Nihilistic Glee, card #50 from Magic: The Gathering's 2006 Dissension set. This rare Enchantment features a unique Hellbent ability for strategic card advantage.
Nihilistic Glee
2006 • Magic: The Gathering • Dissension
No Listings Available
No listings available right now.
Price History
$0.26
Description
Nihilistic Glee is a distinct Enchantment from Magic: The Gathering’s 2006 Dissension set, identified by its set number 50. Designed for players seeking control-oriented strategies, this card leverages the game's Black mana identity to create life total advantages and resource recovery. The card’s design reflects the dark, thematic tone of the Dissension expansion, focusing on mechanics that punish opponents while benefiting the caster. The card’s primary mechanic revolves around its Hellbent ability. When a player has no cards in hand, they can activate a powerful effect for a relatively low cost. By paying two life, the card allows the player to draw a card, providing crucial card advantage during critical moments. This ability encourages a specific playstyle where managing hand size becomes a strategic asset rather than a liability. The secondary ability allows the player to discard a card to transfer one life from the opponent to themselves, further solidifying its role in attrition-based matchups. For collectors, Nihilistic Glee represents a notable piece of Magic: The Gathering history. As a Rare card in the Dissension set, it holds significance for those who appreciate the game's evolution of keyword abilities and complex interactions. The card is illustrated by Ron Spears and Wayne Reynolds, whose artistic contributions add to the set's visual identity. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Dissension collection or to appreciate its unique gameplay potential in legacy formats. Whether you are a seasoned Magic: The Gathering player looking to expand your library or a collector interested in the game's rich history, Nihilistic Glee offers a compelling addition. Its unique mechanics and iconic status within the Dissension set make it a valuable card for any serious collection. Explore the diverse range of Magic: The Gathering cards available to find this and other collectible treasures.
Have one of these to sell?
We'll pre-fill the product details from this catalog entry, so your listing lands on this exact page. Just add photos of your copy, pick its condition, and set your price.
Card Details
The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
Catalog Profile
The core identity of the card within the set.
Featured Subject
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Nihilistic Glee
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Rare
Ron Spears & Wayne Reynolds
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}{B}
Enchantment
B
Card Text
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
{2}{B}, Discard a card: Target opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life. Hellbent — {1}, Pay 2 life: Draw a card. Activate only if you have no cards in hand.
"All ends in obliteration—love in hatred, life in death, and light in empty darkness."






