This 2008 Magic: The Gathering card from the Shadowmoor expansion features the black-red sorcery Poison the Well, a staple spell for land destruction strategies.
Poison the Well
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Shadowmoor
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Poison the Well, numbered 193 in the Shadowmoor set, is a distinct sorcery card from Magic: The Gathering's 2008 release. Designed by Zoltan Boros and Gabor Szikszai, this card belongs to the black and red color identity, requiring a mana cost of four total mana to cast. The card's effect allows the player to destroy a target land and deal two damage to that land's controller, making it a potent tool for disrupting opponents' resource bases. As a common rarity card within the Shadowmoor expansion, Poison the Well represents the darker, gothic aesthetic that defined this era of the game. Collectors often seek out cards from this set to build complete collections of Shadowmoor's unique design language. The card's straightforward mechanics and impactful gameplay effect have made it a recognizable name among TCG players who appreciate efficient land removal spells. While its competitive viability fluctuates with the evolving meta, its historical significance within the Magic: The Gathering timeline remains a key point of interest for hobbyists. For those interested in completing their Shadowmoor collection or adding to their library of classic sorceries, this card offers a tangible piece of TCG history. Whether you are a seasoned collector or new to the hobby, adding this card to your portfolio provides insight into the strategic diversity that Magic: The Gathering is known for.
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Poison the Well
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai
Card Stock
English
{2}{B/R}{B/R}
Sorcery
B, R
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Destroy target land. Poison the Well deals 2 damage to that land's controller.
Wells that provide clean, unhaunted water are rare enough to be worth building an entire town around.
