# 2023 Magic: The Gathering Shadows of the Past #35

> 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.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2023
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Shadows of the Past
- **Card number**: #35
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

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.

## FAQ

### What is the Morbid ability on the Tragic Slip card?

Morbid is a triggered ability that activates if a creature died during the current turn. For the Tragic Slip, this ability doubles the effect, reducing the target creature's power and toughness by 13 instead of the standard 1.

### Who illustrated the Tragic Slip card in Shadows of the Past?

The artwork for the Tragic Slip in the 2023 Shadows of the Past set was created by Christopher Moeller.

### Is the Tragic Slip card part of a specific subset in Shadows of the Past?

The Tragic Slip is a standard card within the Shadows of the Past set and does not belong to a specific named subset or parallel frame variation.

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