The 2012 Dark Ascension release of Gruesome Discovery, a Black sorcery card from Magic: The Gathering featuring the Morbid ability.
Gruesome Discovery
2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Dark Ascension
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Released in 2012 as part of the Dark Ascension expansion, Gruesome Discovery is a Black sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified by card number 66 and set code DKA, this common rarity card offers a strategic interaction rooted in the game’s resource management mechanics. The card requires a mana cost of {2}{B}{B} to cast, targeting an opponent’s hand for disruption. The card’s primary effect forces a target player to discard two cards. However, it features the Morbid keyword ability, which significantly alters its impact if a creature died during the turn. When Morbid triggers, the effect changes: the target player reveals their hand, and you choose two cards from it to discard. This conditional power makes Gruesome Discovery a flexible tool for players who can leverage creature removal or sacrifice strategies to maximize its potential. Gruesome Discovery, illustrated by John Stanko, fits seamlessly into this thematic backdrop. Whether you are building a Black-themed deck or simply appreciating the strategic depth of early 2010s Magic designs, this card remains a solid choice for enthusiasts. The combination of its straightforward mana cost and the high-variance Morbid payoff ensures it remains a relevant piece of the game’s history. Collectors often seek out cards like Gruesome Discovery to complete their Dark Ascension sets or to appreciate the intricate balance of Black’s removal spells.
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Gruesome Discovery
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
John Stanko
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}{B}
Sorcery
B
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Target player discards two cards. Morbid — If a creature died this turn, instead that player reveals their hand, you choose two cards from it, then that player discards those cards.






