The 1996 Magic: The Gathering Pro Tour Collector Set card Torture (ll59sb), a classic Enchantment-Aura featuring artwork by Mark Tedin.
Torture
1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Pro Tour Collector Set
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The 1996 Pro Tour Collector Set stands as a foundational release for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts, offering a curated look at the game's early mechanical depth. Within this series, the card Torture (ll59sb) represents a pivotal black enchantment that defined early board states. As an Enchantment — Aura with a mana cost of one black mana, it provides efficient control options for players seeking to dismantle opposing creatures through -1/-1 counters. Designed by Mark Tedin, this card captures the dark, gothic aesthetic prevalent in the game's first year. Collectors often seek out pieces from the Pro Tour Collector Set due to their historical significance and the distinctive card back design that distinguishes them from standard expansion sets. For investors and hobbyists, cards like Torture offer a tangible connection to the strategic evolution of the Trading Card Game during its formative years. The product's identity is rooted in its role as a staple of the early Black mana pool, making it a relevant piece for those studying the game's history or building themed collections.
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Torture
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Mark Tedin
Card Stock
English
{B}
Enchantment — Aura
B
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Enchant creature {1}{B}: Put a -1/-1 counter on enchanted creature.
"Oh, they scream, right enough, and plead, too—but the Baron keeps no mercy in his vault of horrors." —Zeki, Reef Pirate
