Vile Consumption
The List INV-285 • rare
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- INV-285
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black · Blue
- Artist
- Heather Hudson
What it does
All creatures have "At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this creature unless you pay 1 life."
The plague moved faster than an army and was far more deadly.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Vile Consumption was originally released in the 2000 expansion set Invasion, a pivotal release in the Magic: The Gathering card game that introduced the concept of multi-colored cards and focused on the thematic conflict between the coalition forces and the Phyrexians. The card was designed as a sorcery that allowed players to gain life based on the number of cards in an opponent's graveyard, reflecting the dark, parasitic nature of the game's villainous factions during this story arc.
The illustration for the card was created by artist Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic figures in the early history of the game. His aesthetic contribution during this era often leaned into high-fantasy dread, utilizing a moody color palette and intricate linework to convey the sinister mechanics of the card. Upon release, it was regarded as a niche utility card, valued primarily by players exploring graveyard-based strategies in casual formats rather than competitive tournament play.
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