Domestication

Description

Domestication is a blue Enchantment — Aura card from the 2010 Magic: The Gathering Rise of the Eldrazi set, designated as card number 61. Designed by Jesper Ejsing, this Uncommon rarity card costs four mana to cast, requiring two generic mana and two blue mana. The card’s primary effect allows the caster to enchant a creature and assume full control of it. This ability provides a tactical advantage in gameplay by allowing players to neutralize an opponent's threat or bolster their own board presence with an additional unit. However, the card includes a specific limitation: at the beginning of the controller’s end step, if the enchanted creature has a power of four or greater, the Aura must be sacrificed. This mechanic ensures that the card’s powerful control effect is balanced by a temporary duration for high-power threats. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out cards from the Rise of the Eldrazi expansion for their strategic complexity and historical significance within the game's lore. Domestication represents a key piece of blue magic from this era, offering unique interaction options that appeal to players who enjoy controlling the board state. Whether building a specific deck archetype or completing a set collection, this card provides a distinct mechanical identity within the broader Magic: The Gathering universe. The card remains a notable example of the design philosophy present in the Rise of the Eldrazi block, where control and resource management play critical roles in determining the outcome of matches.