Decree of Pain is a high-impact black sorcery from the 2023 Commander Masters set, designed for dramatic board wipes and card advantage in Commander formats.
Decree of Pain
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander Masters
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Decree of Pain, identified as card number 148, is a formidable sorcery from the 2023 Commander Masters expansion. This card demands a mana cost of {6}{B}{B} to activate its devastating effect, which destroys all creatures on the battlefield. Because these creatures cannot be regenerated, it offers a definitive reset to the game state, allowing players to draw cards for each permanent removed. The inclusion of the cycling ability adds strategic depth, enabling players to discard the card for {3}{B}{B} to draw a new card while simultaneously weakening all creatures on the board with a -2/-2 effect until end of turn. For collectors, this release represents a significant entry in the Commander Masters series, which focuses on reprinted powerful cards tailored for the popular Commander format. The card’s design and rules text reflect the high power level typical of this set, appealing to enthusiasts who value impactful gameplay mechanics. Artists like Carl Critchlow contribute to the visual identity of the set, though the mechanical value remains the primary draw for serious players. Whether you are building a mono-black deck or seeking versatile removal options, understanding the strategic utility of cards like Decree of Pain is essential for any serious collection.
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Decree of Pain
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Magic: The Gathering
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Carl Critchlow
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English
{6}{B}{B}
Sorcery
B
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Destroy all creatures. They can't be regenerated. Draw a card for each creature destroyed this way. Cycling {3}{B}{B} ({3}{B}{B}, Discard this card: Draw a card.) When you cycle this card, all creatures get -2/-2 until end of turn.