The Tragic Slip is a 2023 Magic: The Gathering card from the Shadows of the Past set, featuring a Morbid ability designed by Christopher Moeller.
Tragic Slip
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Shadows of the Past
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The Tragic Slip card, numbered 35 in Magic: The Gathering’s 2023 Shadows of the Past set, serves as a potent black instant for collectors of the Shadows of the Past series. Designed by artist Christopher Moeller, this Common rarity card features a mana cost of one black mana and a mana value of one. Its gameplay mechanic allows players to target a creature, reducing its power and toughness by one until the end of the turn. However, if a creature has died earlier in the turn, the Morbid ability triggers, reducing the target’s power and toughness by thirteen instead. This dramatic swing in power makes the card a memorable inclusion for any Shadows of the Past collection. Collectors who appreciate the strategic depth of Magic: The Gathering often seek out cards like the Tragic Slip to complete their Shadows of the Past sets. The card’s straightforward design and impactful ability make it a favorite among those who value both aesthetic and mechanical cohesion. Whether you are building a themed deck or assembling a comprehensive archive, the Tragic Slip represents a significant moment in the Shadows of the Past expansion.
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Tragic Slip
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Christopher Moeller
Card Stock
English
{B}
Instant
B
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Target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn. Morbid — That creature gets -13/-13 until end of turn instead if a creature died this turn.
