Soul Feast

Soul Feast was introduced in 1999 as part of the Urza's Destiny expansion, the third and final set in the Urza block for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, this set was designed to round out the mechanical themes of the block, which focused heavily on artifacts and complex interactions. The card is a black sorcery spell that reflects the thematic leanings of the set's designers, emphasizing life drain effects and the darker, more parasitic nature of black mana gameplay at the time.

The card features artwork by the illustrator Daren Bader, whose contributions helped define the visual language of the late 1990s era of the game. Bader aimed to evoke a sense of gothic macabre consistent with the black color identity of the set. Upon its release, the card was viewed primarily as a functional mid-range spell for casual play environments, gaining recognition among players for its straightforward, punishing utility in limited formats rather than for widespread competitive dominance.