Volrath's Curse is an Uncommon Enchantment-Aura from the 2015 Tempest Remastered set (TPR #77), designed to restrict enemy creature actions.
2015 • Magic: The Gathering • Tempest Remastered
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Volrath's Curse serves as a strategic disruption tool within the Magic: The Gathering framework, specifically featured in the 2015 Tempest Remastered expansion. As card number 77 in the set, this Uncommon Enchantment-Aura targets a single creature to significantly limit its offensive and defensive capabilities. The card’s design focuses on control, preventing the enchanted creature from attacking or blocking while simultaneously locking down its activated abilities. This dual restriction makes it a potent answer to aggressive or ability-reliant threats on the battlefield. For collectors of trading card games, the Tempest Remastered release holds particular appeal for those interested in the legacy of the original Tempest block. The 2015 reprint brings back classic mechanics and card art in a modernized package, making pieces like Volrath's Curse valuable for completing themed collections. The card’s mana cost of {1}{U} and mana value of 2 allow for early-game deployment, fitting into various blue-based strategies that prioritize board control and tempo. Its ability to force a sacrifice as an escape route adds a layer of strategic depth, requiring opponents to weigh the cost of breaking the effect against maintaining their resources. The artistic presentation of Volrath's Curse, illustrated by Daren Bader, captures the dark fantasy aesthetic characteristic of the Magic: The Gathering universe. Collectors often seek out cards from the Tempest Remastered series for their nostalgic value and the high-quality production standards of the reprint. Whether building a Commander deck or focusing on set collection, this card represents a key piece of blue control magic. Its straightforward yet effective design has made it a staple in various formats, appealing to both veteran players and new enthusiasts looking to understand the game’s tactical nuances. The card’s enduring presence in the game’s history underscores its importance in the broader context of Magic: The Gathering lore and gameplay.
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Volrath's Curse
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Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Daren Bader
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English
{1}{U}
Enchantment — Aura
U
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Enchant creature Enchanted creature can't attack or block, and its activated abilities can't be activated. That creature's controller may sacrifice a permanent of their choice for that player to ignore this effect until end of turn. {1}{U}: Return this Aura to its owner's hand.
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Volrath's Curse is an Enchantment-Aura that prevents the enchanted creature from attacking, blocking, or activating abilities. The controller of the enchanted creature can sacrifice a permanent to ignore this effect until end of turn.
The card has a converted mana cost of 2, requiring one blue mana and one generic mana to cast. This makes it an efficient early-game spell for blue-based control decks.
Volrath's Curse is printed as an Uncommon in the Tempest Remastered set. It is card number 77 in the expansion and is part of the blue mana color identity.
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