Nettling Curse (Card #48) from the 2006 Dissension expansion is a black Enchantment-Aura that drains life from opponents when creatures engage in combat.
Nettling Curse
2006 • Magic: The Gathering • Dissension
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Nettling Curse is a distinct Enchantment-Aura from Magic: The Gathering’s 2006 Dissension expansion, identified by card number 48. This card offers a unique mechanical blend, utilizing black mana as its primary color identity while incorporating red hybrid costs to influence combat dynamics. Designed by Jeremy Jarvis and Wayne Reynolds, the card represents a strategic intersection of attrition and aggression, allowing players to control the battlefield through life total manipulation. As a common rarity card, Nettling Curse serves as a foundational tool for decks focused on creature combat. The aura’s primary effect triggers whenever the enchanted creature attacks or blocks, causing its controller to lose three life. This creates a powerful tax on offensive and defensive maneuvers, rewarding the aura’s controller with a steady accumulation of life advantage over time. The secondary ability allows the player to pay one black and one red mana to force the enchanted creature to attack if able, adding a layer of tactical pressure that disrupts opponent strategies. Collectors of vintage Magic: The Gathering cards often seek out Dissension set pieces for their historical significance in the game’s evolution. Nettling Curse stands out for its hybrid mana design, reflecting the era's experimentation with color combinations. The card’s straightforward rules text and impactful effect make it a favorite among players looking to build efficient, combat-centric decks. Whether used in competitive play or casual formats, Nettling Curse provides a reliable method to wear down opponents while maintaining board presence. The platform supports both seasoned hobbyists and new collectors in building comprehensive sets or acquiring specific cards for their decks. For those interested in the strategic depth of older Magic expansions, Nettling Curse remains a compelling choice for its unique blend of black and red mechanics.
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Nettling Curse
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Jeremy Jarvis & Wayne Reynolds
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}
Enchantment — Aura
B
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Enchant creature Whenever enchanted creature attacks or blocks, its controller loses 3 life. {1}{R}: Enchanted creature attacks this turn if able.
"I call them 'Poke' and 'Prod.'" —Chagrach, Rakdos cursemage






