Shrivel

Description

The Magic 2014 Shrivel foil card, designated as card number 116 in the M14 set, is a black sorcery from the 2013 release of Magic: The Gathering. Released in 2013, this core set expansion established the foundational rules and card pool for the upcoming year, and Shrivel serves as a versatile removal option within the black mana color identity. With a mana cost of one generic mana and one black mana, this two-mana-value spell provides an efficient way to weaken opposing threats. In gameplay, Shrivel functions as a board-wiping effect that grants all creatures a -1/-1 status until the end of the turn. This effect is particularly useful for dealing with multiple small creatures or reducing the health of larger threats to make them vulnerable to other removal spells. The card's flavor text, attributed to the character Nathrac, the plaguesower, adds thematic depth by stating, "Do not weep for the frail. Their time couldn't have been that far off." For Magic: The Gathering collectors, the foil treatment of Shrivel adds a distinct visual element to the card, making it a desirable addition for those building complete sets of the Magic 2014 expansion. The foil version is often sought after by players and collectors who appreciate the tactile and aesthetic qualities of foil cards.