Temple of Malice

Temple of Malice was originally introduced in the Born of the Gods set in 2014, designed as part of a cycle of scry-lands that feature dual-color mana production and utility. This specific printing appears in the Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander expansion, a set that reimagines Magic: The Gathering's multiverse through the lens of a frontier western aesthetic. The card serves as a staple in Rakdos-colored decks, providing both Black and Red mana alongside a scry 1 effect that helps players filter their draws during the early game.

The artwork for this printing reflects the high-fantasy western stylistic shift applied to the Thunder Junction plane. Like other cards in this cycle, the design emphasizes a desolate, thematic location that aligns with the aesthetic of the expansion. While the original illustration captured the volcanic, harsh environment of the Theros plane, this version adapts the concept to fit the desert motifs and rugged terrain defining the Outlaws of Thunder Junction release, maintaining the card's functional identity while updating its visual storytelling.