# 2015 Magic: The Gathering Modern Masters 2015 #84

> Grim Affliction is card #84 from the 2015 Modern Masters 2015 expansion in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2015
- **Brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set**: Modern Masters 2015
- **Card Number**: 84
- **Featured**: Grim Affliction
- **Game**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Rarity**: Common
- **Mana cost**: {2}{B}
- **Type**: Instant
- **Color**: B
- **Language**: English
- **Material**: Card Stock
- **Finish**: Normal

## Description

Grim Affliction is a black Instant card numbered 84 in the 2015 Modern Masters 2015 set, designated by the set code MM2. Designed by artist Erica Yang, this card carries a mana cost of {2}{B} and has a mana value of 3. The card is a Common rarity card from the Modern Masters 2015 set. The card features a distinct mechanical effect centered on the proliferate mechanic. When played, it allows a player to put a -1/-1 counter on a target creature and then choose any number of permanents or players to receive an additional counter of each kind they already possess. This dual-purpose interaction makes it a functional tool within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, offering strategic depth through counter manipulation. The flavor text, "Even the small wounds let hope bleed out," adds a narrative layer to the card's design. Grim Affliction is an Instant card with a mana cost of {2}{B}. The card's straightforward design and clear rules text make it accessible for new players while providing strategic options for experienced ones. Its place in the MM2 set ensures it remains a relevant part of the Magic: The Gathering catalog for those interested in the 2015 reprint era. Grim Affliction is a black Instant card from the Modern Masters 2015 set.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Grim Affliction?

Grim Affliction has a mana cost of {2}{B}, requiring two generic mana and one black mana to cast. It has a total mana value of 3.

### What does the proliferate mechanic do on this card?

After putting a -1/-1 counter on a target creature, the player chooses any number of permanents or players and gives each another counter of each kind already there.

### Who illustrated the art for Grim Affliction?

The artwork for Grim Affliction was created by Erica Yang for the Modern Masters 2015 set.

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