Virulent Swipe
Rise of the Eldrazi 131 • uncommon
- Set
- Rise of the Eldrazi
- Collector number
- 131
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Raymond Swanland
- Market price
- $0.20
What it does
Target creature gets +2/+0 and gains deathtouch until end of turn.
Rebound (If you cast this spell from your hand, exile it as it resolves. At the beginning of your next upkeep, you may cast this card from exile without paying its mana cost.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Virulent Swipe was released in 2010 as part of the Rise of the Eldrazi set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set served as the climactic conclusion to the three-part Zendikar block, centering on the awakening of the Eldrazi, massive and ancient extra-dimensional entities. The card was designed to embody the theme of the black-aligned Eldrazi spawns, which utilized the 'infect' mechanic to weaken opponents through persistent, non-lethal damage over time.
The card features artwork by illustrator Whit Brachna, who chose a visceral, dark aesthetic to represent the corruptive influence of the Eldrazi on the world of Zendikar. The design emphasizes the card's utility as an instant-speed combat trick, allowing players to manipulate the tide of a game unexpectedly. Upon its release, it was noted for its efficiency in Limited formats, where the combination of damage and the infect ability provided a distinct tactical advantage during the game's high-stakes narrative arc.
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