Triumph of Cruelty
Avacyn Restored 122 • uncommon
- Set
- Avacyn Restored
- Collector number
- 122
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Izzy
- Market price
- $0.11
What it does
At the beginning of your upkeep, target opponent discards a card if you control the creature with the greatest power or tied for the greatest power.
"I've seen corpses prettier than you, beastmage."— Liliana Vess
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Triumph of Cruelty was released in 2012 as part of the Avacyn Restored expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set focused on the narrative arc of the plane of Innistrad, specifically centering on the release of the archangel Avacyn from her imprisonment. Within the game's mechanics, the card belongs to a cycle of 'Triumphs' designed to represent the darker aspects of the plane's inhabitants, specifically the conflict between the demonic forces and the humans attempting to survive the aftermath of the Helvault's destruction.
The artwork was commissioned by Wizards of the Coast from the illustrator Izzy, who is known for a distinctive, painterly style that emphasizes dramatic lighting and emotive character expressions. In this piece, the artist sought to capture the visceral nature of the black mana color identity, focusing on themes of malice and psychological dominance. Upon its release, the card was noted for its utility in limited formats and its thematic alignment with the set's gothic horror aesthetic, fitting seamlessly into the grim, high-fantasy tone established by the wider Avacyn Restored release.
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