The 1994 Magic: The Gathering Fallen Empires card Hymn to Tourach (38a), a classic black sorcery designed by Susan Van Camp. This product represents the foundational identity of this widely recognized card.
Hymn to Tourach
1994 • Magic: The Gathering • Fallen Empires
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Released in 1994 as part of the Fallen Empires expansion, Hymn to Tourach (card number 38a) remains a staple for collectors of Magic: The Gathering. This common black sorcery card, illustrated by Susan Van Camp, allows players to force a target opponent to discard two cards chosen at random. The flavor text references the eerie wailing associated with the card's namesake, adding narrative depth to its gameplay effect. For enthusiasts building out their Fallen Empires collection, this card serves as a fundamental component of the set's identity. Its straightforward mana cost of two black mana makes it a consistent inclusion in black-based strategies, even decades after its original print run. Collectors often seek this card to complete their base sets or to appreciate the early artistic direction of the game. The card's enduring presence in the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem highlights its significance in the history of trading card games. Whether you are a long-time veteran or new to the hobby, adding this card to your collection connects you to the rich lore and mechanics of the 1990s era.
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Card Details
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Hymn to Tourach
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Susan Van Camp
Card Stock
English
{B}{B}
Sorcery
B
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Target player discards two cards at random.
"The eerie, wailing Hymn caused insanity even in hardened warriors." —*Sarpadian Empires, vol. II*
