Collect the 2002 Magic: The Gathering Onslaught expansion Dirge of Dread foil card, a classic black sorcery featuring the fear mechanic and cycling ability.
Dirge of Dread
2002 • Magic: The Gathering • Onslaught
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The Dirge of Dread foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2002 Onslaught expansion serves as a fundamental black sorcery for collectors. As card number 138 in the set, this piece is defined by its dual functionality, allowing players to grant creatures fear or cycle the card for card advantage. The foil treatment adds significant visual appeal, making it a desirable addition for enthusiasts who appreciate the tactile and aesthetic qualities of vintage TCG cards. Heather Hudson's illustration accompanies the card's rules text, which outlines its strategic impact on the battlefield. For investors and hobbyists focusing on Magic: The Gathering trading card game card history, the Onslaught block remains a pivotal era in the game's evolution. Collecting this release allows enthusiasts to preserve a piece of gaming history while completing their set collections. Whether you are a seasoned player or a new collector, adding this foil variant to your collection offers both nostalgic value and historical significance. The card's enduring design and mechanical depth continue to resonate within the community, ensuring its place as a staple in Magic: The Gathering lore.
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Dirge of Dread
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Heather Hudson
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{B}
Sorcery
B
Card Text
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All creatures gain fear until end of turn. (They can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.) Cycling {1}{B} ({1}{B}, Discard this card: Draw a card.) When you cycle this card, you may have target creature gain fear until end of turn.