Stabbing Pain

Description

Stabbing Pain is card number 118 from the Magic 2011 core set, released in 2010. This Magic: The Gathering trading card game card is an Instant with a mana cost of one black mana and a mana value of 1. The card features artwork by Zoltan Boros and Gabor Szikszai, who illustrated the piece for this release. As a common rarity card, it serves as a fundamental black removal option within the game's mechanics. The card's effect allows a player to target a creature and give it -1/-1 until the end of the turn, while also tapping that creature. This dual effect makes it a versatile tool for dealing with threats in the early stages of a game. The flavor text, attributed to the character Guttor, describes the tactical advantage of exploiting a creature's weak point, adding narrative context to the card's mechanical function. The foil finish distinguishes this variant from the standard non-foil versions typically found in booster packs. The foil finish on Stabbing Pain (M11 #118) distinguishes this common Instant from the base checklist. Stabbing Pain remains a recognizable part of this core set's checklist. For those building decks in formats where M11 cards are legal, this instant provides reliable interaction with opponent's creatures. The card's black color identity fits naturally into aggressive or midrange strategies that rely on efficient removal. Completing a set of Magic 2011 cards offers insight into the evolution of the game's design philosophy during that era.