Magic: The Gathering

Suffocation

Alliances 38 • uncommon

Set: Alliances
Collector number: 38
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana blue mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Blue
Artist: Allen Williams
Market price: $0.17

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$0.17market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$0.15 – $0.17 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon instant card from the Alliances set captures a moment of intense, singular pressure. As a piece of gameplay, its instant speed allows for a tactical, reactive disruption that can surprise an opponent at the table.

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What it does

Cast this spell only if you were dealt damage this turn by a red instant or sorcery spell.

Suffocation deals 4 damage to the controller of the last red instant or sorcery spell that dealt damage to you this turn.

Draw a card at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep.

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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About Suffocation

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