Magic: The Gathering

Unholy Strength

Unlimited Edition 132 • common

Set: Unlimited Edition
Collector number: 132
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: black mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Black
Artist: Douglas Shuler
Market price: $1.39

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$1.39market price via TCGplayer · Aug 7, 2026$1.29 – $1.41 over the tracked period

$1.39Aug 7, 2026

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Why it matters

As a staple enchantment from the early days of Magic: The Gathering, Unholy Strength represents the quintessential design philosophy of the game's original sets, providing a simple yet effective stat boost. Douglas Shuler’s evocative artwork on this Unlimited Edition printing is highly regarded by collectors for capturing the dark, illustrative aesthetic that defined the game's formative era.

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What it does

Enchant creature

Enchanted creature gets +2/+1.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Unholy Strength first appeared in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, representing the game's initial exploration of dark, thematic enchantments. As a common card designed for black-aligned decks, it was crafted to provide a simple but efficient power boost to creatures, reflecting the color's philosophy of sacrificing life or morality for immediate strength. It has been reprinted in numerous core sets due to its foundational role in establishing the visual and mechanical language of early Magic.

The artwork was provided by Douglas Shuler, one of the original illustrators for the game. Shuler's design for Unholy Strength utilizes a striking, visceral aesthetic—a signature of his early contributions—that emphasizes the ominous and demonic connotations of the card. His work during this era helped define the grim fantasy tone of the game, and his illustrations remain iconic touchstones for collectors who value the hand-painted, slightly unsettling quality of first-generation Magic card art.

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