This 2023 Commander Masters release features the rare sorcery Decree of Pain, card #508, distinguished by its premium etched finish and powerful board-clearing effect.
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander Masters
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Featured
Decree of Pain
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Carl Critchlow
Card Stock
English
Etched
{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.
FAQ
The etched finish is a premium treatment applied to select cards in the Commander Masters set, giving them a textured, tactile surface. This finish enhances the visual appeal and collectibility of the card without altering its gameplay properties.
Carl Critchlow is the artist responsible for the illustration on the Decree of Pain card from the 2023 Commander Masters set. His distinctive style is widely recognized among Magic: The Gathering collectors.
The cycling mechanic allows a player to discard Decree of Pain for three generic mana and one black mana to draw a card. When cycled, all creatures get -2/-2 until end of turn, providing additional tactical value beyond its primary board-clearing effect.
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