The Gruesome Slaughter foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2015 Battle for Zendikar set, identified as card number 9. This rare sorcery delivers a powerful late-game effect that can turn the tide of combat.
Gruesome Slaughter
2015 • Magic: The Gathering • Battle for Zendikar
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Gruesome Slaughter is a distinctive sorcery card from the 2015 Battle for Zendikar expansion, serving as card number 9 in the series. Designed by Aleksi Briclot, this rare foil card offers collectors a tangible piece of Magic: The Gathering history with its shimmering finish. As a six-mana sorcery, it provides a specific strategic utility: granting colorless creatures you control the ability to deal damage equal to their power to a target creature until the end of the turn. This ability makes it a notable choice for decks focusing on colorless threats. For enthusiasts building their Battle for Zendikar collection, this foil version stands out due to its rarity and unique gameplay mechanics. The card's design and effect reflect the strategic depth of the era, appealing to both casual players and serious investors looking to diversify their TCG inventory. Whether you are tracking down specific parallels or seeking key cards for competitive play, Gruesome Slaughter represents a significant entry in the BFZ set. Its foil treatment adds visual appeal, making it a desirable addition to any organized binder or showcase. Collectors often seek out low-numbered cards from this set, and the foil variant of card 9 is particularly valued for its finish and gameplay potential. The card remains a staple in discussions about colorless synergy within the Magic: The Gathering framework.
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Gruesome Slaughter
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Aleksi Briclot
Card Stock
English
Foil
{6}
Sorcery
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Until end of turn, colorless creatures you control gain "{T}: This creature deals damage equal to its power to target creature."
Though Gideon arrived at Sea Gate too late to prevent the massacre, he still had enough time to lead its survivors to relative safety.