Snuff Out
Secret Lair Countdown 79 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Countdown
- Collector number
- 79
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Derrick Chew
What it does
If you control a Swamp, you may pay 4 life rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Destroy target nonblack creature. It can't be regenerated.
"It's only fitting that it should end here. Don't you agree?"— Venom, Eddie Brock
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Snuff Out originated in the Mercadian Masques expansion of Magic: The Gathering in 1999, designed as a black removal spell that allowed players to cast it without mana by paying life. This mechanics-heavy approach provided a powerful tool for aggressive decks, cementing its reputation in competitive formats like Pauper where efficiency is paramount.
The Secret Lair Countdown version, numbered 79, was released as part of a commemorative advent-style set that featured reprints with high-concept, stylized art. This specific iteration was illustrated by the artist known as PINDURSKI, who utilized a bold, stark aesthetic to interpret the card's theme of lethal finality. It was received well by collectors who favor cohesive, visually distinct artistic directions in premium releases.
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