Terror
Limited Edition Beta 131 • common
- Set
- Limited Edition Beta
- Collector number
- 131
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Ron Spencer
- Market price
- $34.22
What it does
Destroy target nonartifact, nonblack creature. It can't be regenerated.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Terror was originally released as part of the Limited Edition Beta set for Magic: The Gathering in 1993, shortly after the game's debut. Designed by Richard Garfield, the set was produced by Wizards of the Coast to address the massive, unexpected demand for the game's initial Alpha print run. As a common black spell, Terror quickly became a cornerstone of early gameplay, defining the efficiency of black as a color focused on removal and life-draining tactics.
The artwork for this specific iteration was illustrated by Quinton Hoover. Hoover's style, characterized by distinct linework and a slightly surreal, ethereal aesthetic, provided a recognizable visual language for the early years of the game. The illustration depicts a skeletal figure amidst a chaotic, dark energy, perfectly capturing the theme of sudden, magical destruction. It remains one of the most iconic pieces of art from the game's formative period, frequently cited by collectors for its role in shaping the game's grim fantasy atmosphere.
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