The 1995 Fourth Edition Fear card (#137) from Magic: The Gathering, featuring a foundational black Aura enchantment designed by Mark Poole.
Fear
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Fourth Edition
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The 1995 release of Magic: The Gathering's Fourth Edition introduced Fear as card number 137, a staple black enchantment designed by Mark Poole. This product serves as a core component for players and collectors seeking to understand the early mechanical identity of the game. As an Aura enchantment, it attaches to a creature to grant it the fear ability, allowing it to be blocked only by artifact or black creatures. This design established a strategic niche that influenced deck construction in vintage formats for years. For collectors, this card represents a significant piece of TCG history, marking an era when the game's rules and mechanics were being firmly established. Whether you are building a vintage collection or researching the evolution of black mana strategies, adding this card to your catalog provides insight into the game's foundational era. Collectors often seek out cards from this period to complete set collections or to appreciate the historical context of Magic's early years. The card's straightforward mechanics and iconic status make it a frequent target for both new players and seasoned investors looking to diversify their vintage holdings.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Fear
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Mark Poole
Card Stock
English
{B}{B}
Enchantment — Aura
B
Card Text
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Enchant creature (Target a creature as you cast this. This card enters attached to that creature.) Enchanted creature has fear. (It can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.)
