Magic does not have a specific color. It is a concept that transcends the limitations of color. However, in popular culture and media, magic is often depicted using various colors to evoke different meanings and effects. In fantasy literature and movies, for example, different types of magic are often associated with different colors. For instance, in the Harry Potter series, the color green is often associated with dark magic, such as the Killing Curse. The color red is often associated with powerful and destructive magic, such as the spells used during duels.
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The cards included are Thoughtseize, Doomsday, Carrion Feeder and Plaguecrafter, and their card art is extremely emblematic of Ito s disturbingly dense linework and details that make your skin crawl. Wizards of the Coast, publisher of the popular trading card game, announced the small run of reprints on its Weekly MTG Twitch stream alongside a glut of other premium products.
The color red is often associated with powerful and destructive magic, such as the spells used during duels. On the other hand, the color silver or white is often associated with healing magic or defensive spells. In other mythologies and folklore, magic is also associated with specific colors.
Magic: The Gathering Collaborates With Horror Artist Junji Ito For 4 Spooky Cards
Check out the new Secret Lair drop featuring 4 cards illustrated by horror artist Junji Ito!
As we get closer to Halloween, Wizards of the Caost has revealed an exciting surprise for Magic: The Gathering fans that features the works of manga artist Junji Ito, who's known for spooky tales such as Gyo and Uzumaki. The 59-year-old horror artist illustrated new art for an upcoming Secret Lair collaboration.
click to enlarge Credit: Wizards of the Coast Magic: The Gathering Junji ItoIn a recent Weekly MTG livestream, Wizards of the Coast revealed that Junji Ito was illustrating four new artworks for Magic: The Gathering cards for the Secret Lair drop, with the horrific style fitting well in showing how terrifying these cards could be. Ito has illustrated new art for Thoughtseize, Carrion Feeder, Doomsday, and Plaguecrafter.
Here's a breakdown of each card in Junji Ito's Secret Lair drop:
Thoughtseize – Target player reveals their hand. You choose a non-land card from it. That player discards that card. You lose 2 life.
Doomsday – Search your library and graveyard for five cards and exile the rest. Put the chosen cards on top of your library in any order. You lose half your life, rounded up.
Carrion Feeder – Carrion Feeder can't block. Sacrifice a creature: Put a +1/+1 counter on Carrion Feeder. It has no respect for the deeds of martyers, reducing their legacy to a mouthful of flesh.
Plaguecrafter – When Plaguecrafter enters the battlefield, each player sacrifices a creature or planeswalker. Each player who can't discards a card.
Artist Series: Junji Ito was made be available, starting on Oct. 17 for a retail price of $29.99 for the standard print and $39.99 for a special "etched foil" edition. As with most Secret Lair drops, they will only be available for one month before they are removed from the product's official store. Of course, third-party sellers will most likely try to sell them for a profit.
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In a recent Weekly MTG livestream, Wizards of the Coast revealed that Junji Ito was illustrating four new artworks for Magic: The Gathering cards for the Secret Lair drop, with the horrific style fitting well in showing how terrifying these cards could be. Ito has illustrated new art for Thoughtseize, Carrion Feeder, Doomsday, and Plaguecrafter.
In ancient Egyptian mythology, the color blue is often associated with magical powers and protection. In some Native American traditions, the color purple is associated with spiritual and mystical abilities. Ultimately, the choice of colors to represent magic is subjective and can vary depending on the cultural or fictional context. The use of colors helps to visually depict and differentiate various types of magic, giving them a distinct and recognizable aesthetic. However, it is important to remember that magic itself is not bound by any particular color, as it is a concept that is beyond the physical realm..
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