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Magic: The Gathering

Waste Not

Magic 2015 122 • rare

Set
Magic 2015
Collector number
122
Rarity
Rare
Mana cost
1 generic mana black mana
Type
Enchantment
Colors
Black
Artist
Matt Stewart
Market price
$6.39
$6.39est. via TCGplayer
104,743cards tracked
4other printings of this card
Card face

What it does

Whenever an opponent discards a creature card, create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token.

Whenever an opponent discards a land card, add black mana black mana.

Whenever an opponent discards a noncreature, nonland card, draw a card.

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Formats

Where you can play it

  • StandardNot legal
  • PioneerLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • PauperNot legal
  • BrawlLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

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Waste Not was released in 2014 as part of the Magic 2015 core set for the trading card game Magic: The Gathering. Its design originated from a community-driven initiative where members of the game's fanbase submitted card concepts for consideration. The specific design for this enchantment was submitted by Jeff Hoogland, who sought to create a card that rewarded players for forcing their opponents to discard cards, thereby turning an opponent's loss into a strategic advantage.

The card features artwork by Mathias Kollros, who was tasked with visualizing the macabre concept of scavengers finding utility in waste. Upon its release, the card gained significant attention for its unique mechanical interaction with discard-heavy strategies. It has since become a staple in various formats, particularly in Commander, where its ability to generate resources from graveyard-focused play remains both efficient and flavorfully resonant.

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