# 1999 Magic: The Gathering Urza's Destiny #61

> The 1999 Magic: The Gathering Urza's Destiny foil Festering Wound (#61) is an Uncommon black Enchantment-Aura known for its strategic upkeep damage mechanics.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 1999
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Urza's Destiny
- **Card number**: #61
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Festering Wound is a black Enchantment — Aura card from the 1999 Magic: The Gathering Urza's Destiny expansion, cataloged as card number 61. Illustrated by Chippy and Matthew D. Wilson, this Uncommon card features a distinctive foil treatment that appeals to finish collectors. As a black mana card with a mana value of 2, it requires {1}{B} to cast and enchants a creature to provide ongoing strategic value.

The card’s gameplay revolves around a cumulative damage engine. During your upkeep, you may place an infection counter on the Aura. Subsequently, during the enchanted creature’s controller’s upkeep, the Aura deals damage equal to the number of infection counters present. This mechanic allows for escalating pressure against opponents, making it a memorable piece of the Urza block’s design philosophy. For collectors, the foil variation of this card represents a sought-after finish within the Urza's Destiny set. The combination of its unique ability text and the shimmering foil finish makes it a standout addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection, particularly for those focusing on the early sets of the game's history. The card remains a classic example of the strategic depth introduced during this era.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Festering Wound in Magic: The Gathering?

Festering Wound has a mana cost of {1}{B}, requiring one generic mana and one black mana to cast. It has a mana value of 2.

### What are the rules for using Festering Wound?

Festering Wound is an Enchantment — Aura that enchants a creature. You may put an infection counter on it during your upkeep, and it deals damage to the enchanted creature's controller equal to the number of counters at the start of their upkeep.

### Who illustrated the Urza's Destiny version of Festering Wound?

The foil version of Festering Wound from the Urza's Destiny set was illustrated by Chippy and Matthew D. Wilson.

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