Withering Curse

Secrets of Strixhaven #105

Type: Sorcery

Mana cost: {1}{B}{B}

Card text: All creatures get -2/-2 until end of turn. Infusion — If you gained life this turn, destroy all creatures instead.

Rarity: mythic

Artist: Tuan Duong Chu

"Although lumarets are small magical creatures, they can gather to eliminate larger threats."

Released: April 24, 2026

Prices

$1.32 USD · $1.88 USD (Foil) · €2.48 EUR

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Format Legality

Format	Legality
Standard	✓ Legal
Pioneer	✓ Legal
Modern	✓ Legal
Legacy	✓ Legal
Commander	✓ Legal
Vintage	✓ Legal
Pauper	✗ Not Legal
Oathbreaker	✓ Legal

Draft & Sealed Synergies

Best cards to pair with Withering Curse in Secrets of Strixhaven limited

common

Adventurous Eater // Have a Bite

Creature — Human Warlock // Sorcery

Have a Bite gains life to enable Withering Curse's Infusion mode, upgrading it from -2/-2 to a board wipe. The prepare mechanic provides repeatable lifegain.

Pull from the Grave

Sorcery

Gains 2 life to enable Infusion, turning Withering Curse into a one-sided board wipe. Can also return your creatures after the wipe for rebuild.

Sneering Shadewriter

Creature — Vampire Warlock

Provides immediate lifegain to enable Withering Curse's Infusion mode. Flying means it can be cast after the board wipe to pressure opponents.

uncommon

Leech Collector // Bloodletting

Creature — Human Warlock // Sorcery

Bloodletting drains life from opponents, enabling Infusion for Withering Curse. Leech Collector becomes prepared with lifegain, creating a consistent engine.

rare

Moseo, Vein's New Dean

Legendary Creature — Bird Skeleton Warlock

Creates Pest tokens that gain life when attacking, enabling Infusion for Withering Curse. The reanimation ability helps rebuild after the board wipe.

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