The Necrotic Wound foil card from Magic: The Gathering's Guilds of Ravnica set. This uncommon instant delivers powerful, scalable removal for black mana strategies.
Necrotic Wound
2018 • Magic: The Gathering • Guilds of Ravnica
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Description
The Necrotic Wound card stands as a potent black mana option within the Guilds of Ravnica expansion. Released in 2018, this instant card is numbered 79 and carries an uncommon rarity status. Designed by artist Randy Vargas, the foil finish adds a distinct visual appeal that collectors appreciate when completing set runs or building curated collections. The card’s functionality makes it a favorite among players who value efficient creature interaction. Mechanically, Necrotic Wound operates through a unique undergrowth mechanic that scales with your graveyard resources. When cast for a single black mana, it exiles a target creature if its power and toughness are reduced to zero or less. The reduction amount equals the number of creature cards in your graveyard, meaning the card’s power grows significantly as the game progresses. This design encourages strategic deck building focused on graveyard synergy, rewarding players who commit to resource accumulation. Collectors often seek this card for its elegant efficiency and thematic fit within the Ravnica block’s intricate world-building. The flavor text hints at the assassins of the Ochran, who distill toxins from previous victims, adding narrative depth to the card’s mechanical purpose. Whether you are a seasoned player looking to enhance your black decks or a collector aiming to complete the Guilds of Ravnica checklist, this card offers both gameplay utility and aesthetic charm.
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Featured
Necrotic Wound
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Randy Vargas
Card Stock
English
Foil
{B}
Instant
B
Card Text
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Undergrowth — Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn, where X is the number of creature cards in your graveyard. If that creature would die this turn, exile it instead.
The assassins of the Ochran distill toxins from the remains of their previous victims.






