The 1997 Fifth Edition release includes Weakness as card number 205, a common black Aura enchantment that provides a -2/-1 modifier to the enchanted creature.
Weakness
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Fifth Edition
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Weakness is card number 205 from the Magic: The Gathering Fifth Edition (5ED) expansion, released in 1997. This common black enchantment allows players to attach an Aura to a creature, reducing its power and toughness by two and one respectively. Designed by artist Kev Walker, the card represents a foundational element of the game's early strategic landscape. For collectors focusing on the 5ED set, this card is a standard inclusion in the base checklist. As a common card, Weakness serves as a practical tool for set completion rather than a high-value rarity. Collectors often seek this card number to finalize their Fifth Edition collection. The card's straightforward mechanics highlight the design philosophy of the era, where simple effects played crucial roles in deck construction. Whether you are building a vintage deck or completing a set, Weakness holds a place in the Magic: The Gathering legacy.
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Weakness
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Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Kev Walker
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English
{B}
Enchantment — Aura
B
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Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets -2/-1.