What is the mana cost of Dying Wish?

Dying Wish has a mana cost of one generic mana and one black mana, totaling two mana. This allows it to be cast early in the game, providing a strategic advantage for players utilizing black mana sources.

What type of card is Dying Wish in Magic: The Gathering?

Dying Wish is classified as an Enchantment — Aura. This means it must be attached to a creature you control and provides a continuous effect as long as it remains in play.

How does the Dying Wish mechanic work?

The card's effect triggers when the enchanted creature dies. At that moment, a target player loses life equal to the creature's power, and you gain that same amount of life, creating a life-swap dynamic.

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The 2013 Gatecrash release features Dying Wish, a black Enchantment-Aura card (#64) with a compelling life-swap mechanic.

Dying Wish

2013 • Magic: The Gathering • Gatecrash

2013 Magic: The Gathering Gatecrash

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Released in 2013 as part of the Gatecrash expansion, Dying Wish is a distinctive black Enchantment-Aura card identified by the number 64 in the set. Designed for collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards, this uncommon card offers a strategic gameplay element where the destruction of the enchanted creature triggers a life exchange between players. The card’s design emphasizes its magical nature through its specific mana cost and type line, making it a recognizable piece for enthusiasts of the format. For those building collections focused on the Gatecrash set, Dying Wish represents a key component of the expansion's thematic depth. Its unique interaction mechanics and status as an uncommon rarity make it a sought-after item for serious investors and hobbyists alike. Whether you are a long-time player or a new collector, adding this card to your portfolio connects you to a pivotal moment in Magic's history. The enduring popularity of the Gatecrash block ensures that Dying Wish remains a relevant and valuable addition to any Magic: The Gathering trading card game card collection.

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Year

2013

Brand

Magic: The Gathering

Series

Gatecrash

Card Number

#64

Featured Subject

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Featured

Dying Wish

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Uncommon

Artist

Scott Chou

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{1}{B}

Type

Enchantment — Aura

Color

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Enchant creature you control When enchanted creature dies, target player loses X life and you gain X life, where X is its power.

"I wish I could rewrite my every deed and kill you with my first breath instead of my last."