Venom

Description

The Magic: The Gathering Renaissance Venom card, numbered 165, is a common enchantment aura released in 1995. Printed in French, this card requires a mana cost of {1}{G}{G} to cast. The artwork for this release was created by Tom Wänerstrand, whose style defines the visual identity of the Renaissance set. As an Enchantment — Aura, Venom attaches to a creature and changes how that creature interacts with combat. The card has a mana value of 3 and is colored green. When the enchanted creature blocks or becomes blocked by a non-Wall creature, Venom triggers a specific effect: the other creature involved in that block is destroyed at the end of combat. This mechanic provides a targeted removal option tied directly to combat interactions, distinct from general board wipes or instant-speed destruction. The Renaissance set, released in 1995, includes card number 165, Venom. As a base card in the set, Venom is part of the standard checklist for those building complete Renaissance collections. The French language version offers a specific variant for collectors who focus on multilingual prints or regional releases. The card number 165 places it within the main body of the set rather than in any special insert subset. By focusing on the specific attributes of the Renaissance set, collectors can easily locate this Aura. The card's straightforward rules text and green mana cost make it a recognizable piece of early Magic history. Venom is a green Enchantment — Aura with a mana cost of {1}{G}{G}.