The 1998 Magic: The Gathering Stronghold card Tortured Existence, a powerful black enchantment designed for strategic graveyard recovery.
Tortured Existence
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • Stronghold
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Released in 1998 as part of the Stronghold expansion, the Magic: The Gathering card Tortured Existence (#74) remains a notable inclusion for collectors of early black mana synergies. This common enchantment card features art by Keith Parkinson and carries the set code STH, marking it as a foundational piece for enthusiasts of the game's early era. The card allows players to return a creature from their graveyard to their hand by discarding another creature, highlighting the strategic depth of the black color identity during this period. Collectors often seek out this release to appreciate the artistic direction of the late 90s and the foundational rules that shaped the trading card game. Whether for completing a set or studying the evolution of card mechanics, Tortured Existence serves as a tangible link to the game's rich history. It stands as a recognizable artifact for those who value the heritage of Magic: The Gathering expansions.
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Card Details
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Tortured Existence
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Keith Parkinson
Card Stock
English
{B}
Enchantment
B
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{B}, Discard a creature card: Return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.
"There are terrors lurking in the unseen corners of us all." —Crovax
