To the Slaughter
Shadows over Innistrad Promos 139s • rare
- Set
- Shadows over Innistrad Promos
- Collector number
- 139s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Christine Choi
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Target player sacrifices a creature or planeswalker of their choice.
Delirium — If there are four or more card types among cards in your graveyard, instead that player sacrifices a creature and a planeswalker of their choice.
"Where has little Gossamer gone?"— Thaniel, Gatstaf shepherd
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
To the Slaughter was released as a promotional card for the Shadows over Innistrad expansion of Magic: The Gathering, which debuted in April 2016. The set returned players to the gothic horror-inspired plane of Innistrad, focusing on themes of madness, transformation, and cosmic dread. As a promo card, this version features unique gold-stamped set symbols and alternate art, intended to reward players for participating in organized tournament play during the set's release window.
The artwork for this specific promotional version was created by illustrator Deruchenko Alexander, who leaned into the dark, visceral aesthetic characteristic of the Innistrad setting. The illustration depicts a frenzied creature emerging from shadows, embodying the set's emphasis on psychological horror and high-stakes tension. It was received as a stylistic highlight among players, noted for its stark contrast and ability to capture the unsettling atmosphere that defined the Shadows over Innistrad narrative arc.
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