Magic: The Gathering

Subversion

Urza's Legacy 68 • rare

Set: Urza's Legacy
Collector number: 68
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana black mana black mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Black
Artist: Rob Alexander
Market price: $2.43

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Market

What it's worth

$2.43market price via TCGplayer · Aug 18, 2026$2.35 – $2.47 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare enchantment, this card brings a unique layer of tactical depth to the table by punishing opponents for their specific resource management. Its status as a rare find makes it a sought-after piece for those looking to influence the state of play through persistent, board-wide effects.

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Card face

What it does

At the beginning of your upkeep, each opponent loses 1 life. You gain life equal to the life lost this way.

Kerrick's corrupt domain swelled like a blister on Tolaria's skin.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Subversion was released in 1999 as part of the Urza's Legacy expansion, the second set in the Urza block for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, the set was designed to continue the mechanical themes introduced in Urza's Saga, focusing heavily on the interaction between enchantments and artifacts while pushing the power levels of cards that players could utilize in their decks.

The card features artwork by Rob Alexander, a prolific contributor to the game’s aesthetic during its formative years. Alexander was known for his mastery of land illustrations and atmospheric landscapes, and his work here captures the dark, imposing nature of the enchantment. The card was met with interest by players due to its unique life-drain effect, reflecting the complex, high-resource design philosophy that characterized the Urza block's mechanical evolution.

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Other printings

Every version of this card

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SubversionBattle Royale Box Set · #82 · rare · 1999$2.17

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About

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