The history and mechanics of the 1994 Magic: The Gathering Legends expansion card Voodoo Doll, card number 298. This rare artifact defined early strategic gameplay.
Voodoo Doll
1994 • Magic: The Gathering • Legends
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Released in 1994 as part of the Legends expansion, the Voodoo Doll (Card #298) stands as a notable artifact in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by artist Sandra Everingham, this rare card features a mana cost of {6} and serves as a unique strategic tool for players navigating the early competitive landscape. In gameplay, the Voodoo Doll operates through a risk-reward mechanic. During the controller's upkeep, it accumulates pin counters, which can ultimately lead to its own destruction and damage dealt to the controller if not managed carefully. However, by paying a specific mana cost equal to the number of counters, the controller can redirect this accumulated power to damage any target. This dual nature makes it a fascinating piece for collectors interested in the strategic depth and thematic elements of early Magic expansions.
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Voodoo Doll
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Sandra Everingham
Card Stock
English
{6}
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At the beginning of your upkeep, put a pin counter on this artifact. At the beginning of your end step, if this artifact is untapped, destroy this artifact and it deals damage to you equal to the number of pin counters on it. {X}{X}, {T}: This artifact deals damage equal to the number of pin counters on it to any target. X is the number of pin counters on this artifact.