Curse of Hospitality

Description

Curse of Hospitality represents a distinct addition to the 2021 Innistrad: Crimson Vow expansion within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified as card number 152, this release captures the dark, gothic atmosphere characteristic of the Innistrad plane, appealing to fans of the franchise's narrative depth and mechanical complexity. The card is categorized as an Enchantment — Aura Curse with a mana cost of {2}{R}, requiring three total mana to cast. Its red color identity allows it to integrate into decks focused on aggressive strategies and direct damage effects. The gameplay mechanics of Curse of Hospitality offer a unique strategic layer for players. By enchanting a player, it imposes a continuous threat: any creatures attacking that player gain trample, allowing excess damage to flow through to the defender. Furthermore, whenever a creature deals combat damage to the enchanted player, a powerful effect triggers. The player must exile the top card of their library, but they gain the ability to play that card for the remainder of the turn. Crucially, this effect allows them to spend mana as though it were any color, providing flexibility to cast spells regardless of their deck's traditional color restrictions. Card #152, illustrated by Dominik Mayer, is part of this larger collection, making it a relevant piece for those building comprehensive sets or seeking specific cards for their Magic: The Gathering collections. The product identity remains consistent across all prints, ensuring that whether acquiring a standard or alternative version, the core identity as part of the VOW set remains the primary identifier.