Mage Wars: Plagued Promo Card

Arcane Wonders · Board game · 2013
2 90 min Weight 3.0/5
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6.9 rating BGG
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FOR GENRE FANS

For Mage Wars fans looking to add a touch of poison and zone control, this promo card is a great find!

Highlights
  • Adds poison and attrition
  • Tactical zone control
  • Great against swarms
  • Surprise element
Keep in mind
  • High Mana cost
  • Requires careful positioning
  • For experienced players
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About the game

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Hey everyone! Check out this promo card for Mage Wars, the 'Plagued Enchantment', which showed up at Gen Con in 2013. This little card is no joke: it costs 2 Mana to cast and another 4 to reveal, but the damage is guaranteed! As soon as it enters play, it gives you the 'Magebind' power, and during each Upkeep phase, you can deal one point of direct poison damage to ALL living creatures in the same zone as it. Yes, even itself! It's relentless poison, perfect for those who enjoy a more aggressive, attrition-based strategy on the battlefield. If you're already a Mage Wars fan and like adding more tactical options to your arsenal, this card is a gem. It adds an extra layer of poison and zone control that can turn the game in your favor, especially against numerous armies. Think carefully about where you position this threat, because the poison will accumulate and can decimate your opponents bit by bit, without them realizing the danger until it's too late. It's the kind of card that makes you think twice before advancing unprotected.

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Duel · 2 players
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Game: Mage Wars Players: Two-Player Only Games
Publisher Arcane Wonders
Designer Benjamin Pope, Bryan Pope

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Frequently Asked Questions

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6 questions
Is this card a full expansion or just a single card?
This is a promo card, meaning a single card that adds a tactical option to the base Mage Wars game.
What's the cost to use this 'Plagued Enchantment'?
To cast the card, you spend 2 Mana. To reveal it and activate its main effect, it costs an additional 4 Mana.
How does the poison effect work?
Once revealed, the card deals 1 point of poison damage to all living creatures in the same zone during each Upkeep phase. This includes the creature that cast the spell itself.
Is this card good for beginners in Mage Wars?
Due to its somewhat higher cost and the need for good positioning and planning to maximize the poison effect, it's more suited for players who are already familiar with Mage Wars rules and strategies.
Where can I get this card?
It was originally distributed as a promotion at Gen Con in 2013. Being a promotional item, it might be harder to find nowadays, being more common in secondary markets or trades.
Does it affect allied creatures or only enemies?
The poison effect applies to ALL living creatures in the zone, including your own. You need to manage it well to avoid harming your army.