The Deathlace card from Magic: The Gathering's Limited Edition Beta set. Card #102 from the 1993 release, featuring unique gameplay mechanics.
Deathlace
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Limited Edition Beta
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Deathlace, identified as card number 102 in the Limited Edition Beta set, represents a foundational piece of Magic: The Gathering history. Released in 1993 by Wizards of the Coast, this Instant card costs a single black mana to cast. Its effect allows players to target a spell or permanent, changing its color to black while leaving the mana symbols on that permanent unchanged. This mechanic offers strategic flexibility, particularly for decks focused on black mana synergy or color-hopping strategies. The Limited Edition Beta set is celebrated among Magic: The Gathering trading card game card enthusiasts for establishing the core gameplay framework that defines the hobby today. As one of the early releases in the franchise, cards from this era carry significant historical weight for serious collectors and investors. The Deathlace card remains a key component for those interested in vintage Magic sets, offering a glimpse into the early design philosophy of the game. Collectors often seek out this card to complete their Limited Edition Beta collections or to study the evolution of card mechanics in Magic: The Gathering. Understanding its role in the early meta helps enthusiasts appreciate the depth and complexity of the game's history.
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Deathlace
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Sandra Everingham
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English
{B}
Instant
B
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Target spell or permanent becomes black. (Mana symbols on that permanent remain unchanged.)
