Weakness

Weakness was released in 1998 as part of the Collectors' Edition, a box set designed for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was intended to allow players to experience the cards from the early Alpha and Beta printings, which had become prohibitively expensive and rare by the late 1990s. The cards featured gold borders and distinct backings to ensure they remained ineligible for official tournament play, serving primarily as a resource for casual play and collection completion.

The illustration for Weakness, a classic black-mana enchantment that reduces a creature's power and toughness, was created by artist Dan Frazier. Frazier was a key contributor to the game's early visual identity, focusing on a dark, illustrative style that defined the aesthetic of the original sets. While the card is a functional reprint of the earlier versions, its inclusion in the Collectors' Edition serves as a historical touchstone for the game's early mechanical design and the iconic artwork that helped establish the game's atmosphere.