Tribute to Hunger
Foundations 614 • uncommon
- Set
- Foundations
- Collector number
- 614
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Dave Kendall
- Market price
- $0.13
What it does
Target opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice. You gain life equal to that creature's toughness.
"Secluded park. Dual puncture wounds. I told you these aren't random murders. Get the stakes ready."— Rem Karolus, monster slayer
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Tribute to Hunger was first introduced in the 2011 Magic: The Gathering set Foundations, as part of the broader release cycle within the core set expansion. It was designed to provide black-aligned decks with a versatile, low-cost removal option that simultaneously stabilized the player's life total, reflecting the color's thematic reliance on exchanging resources for power. The card functions as a classic mechanical staple, intended to give players a reliable defensive tool against aggressive creature-based strategies.
The card’s striking visual identity was crafted by illustrator Dave Kendall, whose work is characterized by a haunting, gothic aesthetic that fits seamlessly within the dark fantasy world of Magic. Kendall’s composition captures the atmospheric decay central to the card's theme, emphasizing the somber transition of life force from the creature to the caster. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its efficient utility and evocative art, cementing its place as a recognizable and functional uncommon in the game's expansive history.
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