The 2013 Magic: The Gathering Commander Death Grasp is a rare sorcery card from the Commander preconstructed deck, featuring a unique dual-color mechanic.
Death Grasp
2013 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander
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Released in 2013 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Commander series, Death Grasp is a distinctive sorcery card identified by number 183. This card stands out within the preconstructed deck format due to its ability to bridge white and black mana colors, a design choice that reflects the Commander format's emphasis on unique archetypes. As a rare card in the Commander set, it offers collectors a tangible piece of TCG history from a pivotal year in the game's evolution. The card's mechanical design allows players to deal damage to any target while simultaneously gaining life, a dual-effect capability that makes it a versatile tool in gameplay. This interaction between offense and defense highlights the creative direction taken by Wizards of the Coast during the 2013 Commander release. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering, this product represents more than just a game component; it serves as a catalog entry for enthusiasts tracking the development of the Commander format. The inclusion of such cards in the Commander series helped solidify the format's popularity, making items like Death Grasp significant markers for those documenting the game's history. Whether you are a player interested in the strategic depth of dual-colored sorceries or a collector preserving the aesthetic and mechanical innovations of the 2013 era, this card holds a specific place in the Magic: The Gathering canon.
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Featured
Death Grasp
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Raymond Swanland
Card Stock
English
{X}{W}{B}
Sorcery
B, W
Card Text
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Death Grasp deals X damage to any target. You gain X life.
Plate mail, the skin of the chest, the rib cage, the heart—all useless against the mage who can reach directly for the soul.
