The Peer into the Abyss foil card (117p) from Magic: The Gathering Core Set 2021 Promos. This rare sorcery challenges opponents with devastating life loss and card draw mechanics.
Peer into the Abyss
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Core Set 2021 Promos
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The Peer into the Abyss card, designated as number 117p in the Magic: The Gathering Core Set 2021 Promos, stands as a formidable sorcery within the Black mana color identity. Released in 2020, this rare card features a striking foil finish that enhances its visual appeal for collectors and players alike. The card, illustrated by artist Izzy, carries the set code PM21 and requires a substantial mana investment of seven total mana to cast, consisting of four generic mana and three black mana. In gameplay, Peer into the Abyss serves as a powerful disruption tool. It targets an opponent, forcing them to draw cards equal to half the size of their library, rounded up. Simultaneously, the targeted player loses half their life total, also rounded up. This dual effect makes it a high-stakes spell that can quickly dismantle an opponent's resources and health, creating dramatic moments in matches. The flavor text, attributed to Braids, dementia summoner, adds a layer of dark humor to the card's menacing effect, noting that the victim's reaction will only be deemed appropriate when they are truly suffering. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out promo cards from specific sets due to their unique distribution and design treatments. The 2021 Promos set offers a distinctive experience for those building collections of rare and foil cards. Whether you are interested in the strategic depth of high-mana sorceries or the aesthetic value of foil treatments, this card represents a significant piece of the MTG ecosystem. Its ability to manipulate both life totals and library sizes makes it a memorable inclusion for any Black deck enthusiast. The marketplace caters to the diverse needs of collectors who value both the mechanical impact and the physical presentation of their Magic: The Gathering cards. By focusing on the specific attributes of each card, such as the 117p identifier and the 2020 release year, collectors can easily identify and pursue the items that fit their thematic or strategic interests.
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Featured
Peer into the Abyss
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Izzy
Card Stock
English
Foil
{4}{B}{B}{B}
Sorcery
B
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Target player draws cards equal to half the number of cards in their library and loses half their life. Round up each time.
"Oh, don't be so dramatic. When your eyes bleed, and your brain leaks out your ears, then we'll talk about lost sanity." —Braids, dementia summoner















