Wit's End
Magic 2013 117 • rare
- Set
- Magic 2013
- Collector number
- 117
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Chris Rahn
- Market price
- $0.26
What it does
Target player discards their hand.
"Your patheitc ideas lie in shambles, Planeswalker. Where is your arrogant pride now?"— Nicol Bolas
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Wit's End was released in July 2012 as part of the Magic 2013 core set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed as a high-cost black sorcery, the card fits into the game's tradition of 'discard' mechanics, specifically focusing on clearing an opponent's hand to disrupt their momentum in the late stages of a match. It was conceived during a period when Wizards of the Coast was refining the balance of core sets to provide players with impactful, albeit niche, utility cards.
The card's striking illustration was crafted by artist Nils Hamm, whose work often features atmospheric, surreal, and dark fantasy elements that align with the aesthetic of black-aligned cards in the game. Hamm’s design for Wit's End captures the thematic essence of mental exhaustion and psychological defeat through a haunting visual style. While it did not become a staple in professional-level competitive play, it remains a recognizable piece for casual players and fans of Hamm's distinct, moody artistic contribution to the Magic: The Gathering multiverse.
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