Terror
Classic Sixth Edition 160 • common
- Set
- Classic Sixth Edition
- Collector number
- 160
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Ron Spencer
- Market price
- $0.25
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 DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Terror was first printed in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, representing the quintessential black-aligned removal spell. As an instant that destroys a non-artifact, non-black creature, it defined the tactical landscape of early competitive play. By the release of the Classic Sixth Edition in 1999, the card had become a staple of the format, serving as a reliable utility tool that balanced the color pie by explicitly excluding mechanical constructs and those sharing its own dark affinity.
The Sixth Edition iteration features iconic, visceral artwork by Ron Spencer. Known for his jagged, intense, and often grotesque style, Spencer’s depiction of a creature succumbing to dark magic perfectly captured the card's theme of sudden, absolute destruction. His work during this era was instrumental in establishing the dark, high-fantasy aesthetic that defined Magic's early visual identity, and this specific version remains a favorite among long-time players for its classic, gritty artistic interpretation.
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