This 1996 Magic: The Gathering card from the Alliances expansion features the classic black Instant 'Feast or Famine' with card number 49a.
Feast or Famine
1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Alliances
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Feast or Famine is a notable Instant card from the Alliances expansion, released in 1996 by Wizards of the Coast. As card number 49a in the set, it represents the strategic depth of early Magic: The Gathering design, allowing players to either create a black Zombie token or destroy a non-black creature. The card's mana cost of {3}{B} and its black color identity make it a staple for decks focused on removal and token generation during that era. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Magic: The Gathering Alliances set or to appreciate its historical significance in the TCG's evolution. Pete Venters provided the artwork for this release, which remains a favorite among vintage card enthusiasts. Whether you are building a deck, expanding your collection, or simply appreciating the legacy of Magic: The Gathering, this card offers a tangible connection to the game's rich history.
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Feast or Famine
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Pete Venters
Card Stock
English
{3}{B}
Instant
B
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Choose one — • Create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token. • Destroy target nonartifact, nonblack creature. It can't be regenerated.
"We are not yet free of Lim-Dûl's terrors." —Halvor Arensson, Kjeldoran Priest