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'''Morbid''' is an [[ability word]], introduced in ''[[Innistrad]]'', which signals that a spell or ability has different effects, additional effects, or may only be used if a creature has [[Dies|died]] earlier in the same turn.
{{Infobox ability
| name = Morbid
| first = Innistrad
| last = Modern Horizons 3
| reminder = …, if a creature died this turn, …
| stats = {{stats|B=8|R=2|G=10|BG=1}}
| storm = 5
| storm_ref = <ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/storm-scale-innistrad-and-shadows-over-innistrad-2017-03-27|Storm Scale: ''Innistrad'' and ''Shadows over Innistrad''|[[Mark Rosewater]]|2017-03-27}}</ref>
}}
'''''Morbid''''' is an [[ability word]] introduced in ''[[Innistrad]]''. It signals that a spell or ability has different effects, additional effects, or may only be used if a creature has [[Dies|died]] earlier in the same turn.<ref>{{DailyRef|latest-developments/morbid-thoughts-2011-11-11|Morbid Thoughts|[[Zac Hill]]|November 11, 2011}}</ref>
 
==History==
During design, morbid was called "deathwatch".<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/innistrad-design-handoff-document-2021-08-23|Innistrad Design Handoff Document|[[Mark Rosewater]]|August 23, 2021}}</ref>
 
After ''Innistrad'', morbid was also featured in ''[[Dark Ascension]]'', [[Conspiracy]]'', ''[[Commander 2014]]'' and [[Modern Horizons]]''.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/modern-horizons-mechanics-2019-05-31|''Modern Horizons'' Mechanics|[[Matt Tabak]]|May 31, 2019}}</ref> Without the ability word, it was featured as the {{B/G}} draft archetype in [[Core Set 2021]] and [[Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms]], and appears occasionally on single cards.
 
Morbid was one of the non-[[evergreen]], non-[[deciduous]] ability words included in the ''[[Unfinity]]'' [[sticker]] [[Sticker#Sticker_sheets|sheets]]. It also was included as a one-off in the ''[[Doctor Who]]'' and ''[[Fallout]]'' [[Commander deck]]s, and in ''[[Modern Horizons 3]]''.


==Rulings==
==Rulings==
*Morbid abilities merely check if a creature died earlier in the turn. The creature card doesn't need to still be in the [[graveyard]].
*Morbid abilities merely check if a creature died earlier in the turn. The creature card doesn't need to still be in the [[graveyard]].
*[[Token]] creatures can also die, going to their owner's graveyard before ceasing to exist.
*[[Token]] creatures can also die, going to their owner's graveyard before ceasing to exist.
*Some morbid abilities that appear on [[instants]] and [[sorceries]] use the word "instead." The spells have an upgraded effect when they resolve if a creature has died earlier in the turn. You only get the upgraded effect, not both effects.
*Some morbid abilities that appear on [[instant]]s and [[sorceries]] use the word "instead." The spells have an upgraded effect when they resolve if a creature has died earlier in the turn. You only get the upgraded effect, not both effects.
*Some morbid abilities are activated abilities of [[permanents]]. To activate such an ability, a creature must have died earlier in the turn.
*Some morbid abilities are activated abilities of [[permanent]]s. To activate such an ability, a creature must have died earlier in the turn.
*Triggered morbid abilities use an intervening "if" clause. A creature must have died earlier in the turn in order for these abilities to trigger; otherwise they do nothing. In other words, there's no way to have the ability trigger if no creature has died that turn, even if you intend to have a creature die in response to the triggered ability.
*Triggered morbid abilities use an intervening "if" clause. A creature must have died earlier in the turn in order for these abilities to trigger; otherwise, they do nothing. In other words, there's no way to have the ability trigger if no creature has died that turn, even if you intend to have a creature die in response to the triggered ability.
*Using Morbid allows a card to be state-based as long as conditions are met.


==Examples==
==Examples==
{{examples|text=''
{{examples|<c>Hollowhenge Scavenger</c> {{3}}{{G}}{{G}}<br>Creature {{-}} Elemental<br>4/5<br>''Morbid'' {{-}} When Hollowhenge Scavenger enters the battlefield, if a creature died this turn, you gain 5 life.}}
*<c>Hollowhenge Scavenger</c> - [[Image:Mana3.gif]][[Image:Manag.gif]][[Image:Manag.gif]]<br>Creature — Elemental 4/5<br>'''Morbid''' — When ''Hollowhenge Scavenger'' enters the battlefield, if a creature died this turn, you gain 5 life.}}
 
==Morbid cards without the ability word==
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|
*{{card|Bone Picker|Amonkhet}}
*{{card|Bulette|Adventures in the Forgotten Realms|AFR}}
*{{card|Caged Zombie|Core Set 2021}}
*{{card|Death-Priest of Myrkul|Adventures in the Forgotten Realms|AFR}}
*{{card|Diregraf Rebirth|Innistrad: Midnight Hunt}}
*{{card|Emissary of the Sleepless|Shadows over Innistrad}}
*{{card|Fungal Rebirth|Core Set 2021}}
*{{Card|Gravelighter}} (''[[Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty]]'')
*{{card|Grim Wanderer|Adventures in the Forgotten Realms|AFR}}
*{{card|Grizzly Ghoul|Innistrad: Midnight Hunt}}
*{{card|Life Goes on|Hour of Devastation}}
*{{card|Liliana's Devotee|Core Set 2021}}
*{{card|Liliana's Scrounger|Core Set 2021}}
*{{card|Osai Vultures|Legends}}
*{{card|Purple Worm|Adventures in the Forgotten Realms|AFR}}
*{{card|Sabertooth Mauler|Core Set 2021}}
*{{card|Shessra, Death's Whisper|Adventures in the Forgotten Realms|AFR}}
*{{card|Skeletal Swarming|Adventures in the Forgotten Realms|AFR}}
*{{card|Twinblade Assassins|Core Set 2021}}
*{{Card|Undercity Scrounger}} (''[[Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty]]'')
*{{card|Warlock Class|Adventures in the Forgotten Realms|AFR}}
*{{card|Zombie Ogre|Adventures in the Forgotten Realms|AFR}}
}}
 
==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* http://www.wizards.com/magic/tcg/article.aspx?x=mtg/tcg/innistrad/mechanics#2
*[http://www.wizards.com/magic/tcg/article.aspx?x=mtg/tcg/innistrad/mechanics#2 Innistrad mechanics]
* http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/faq/isd
*[http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/faq/isd Innistrad faq]


[[Category:Magic rules]]
{{Mechanics|ability}}

Latest revision as of 10:59, 22 May 2024

Morbid
Ability Word
Introduced Innistrad
Last used Modern Horizons 3
Typical Text Morbid — …, if a creature died this turn, …
Storm Scale 5[1]
Statistics
21 cards
{B} 38.1% {R} 9.5% {G} 47.6% {B/G} 4.8%
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keyword:"Morbid"

Morbid is an ability word introduced in Innistrad. It signals that a spell or ability has different effects, additional effects, or may only be used if a creature has died earlier in the same turn.[2]

History

During design, morbid was called "deathwatch".[3]

After Innistrad, morbid was also featured in Dark Ascension, Conspiracy, Commander 2014 and Modern Horizons.[4] Without the ability word, it was featured as the {B/G} draft archetype in Core Set 2021 and Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms, and appears occasionally on single cards.

Morbid was one of the non-evergreen, non-deciduous ability words included in the Unfinity sticker sheets. It also was included as a one-off in the Doctor Who and Fallout Commander decks, and in Modern Horizons 3.

Rulings

  • Morbid abilities merely check if a creature died earlier in the turn. The creature card doesn't need to still be in the graveyard.
  • Token creatures can also die, going to their owner's graveyard before ceasing to exist.
  • Some morbid abilities that appear on instants and sorceries use the word "instead." The spells have an upgraded effect when they resolve if a creature has died earlier in the turn. You only get the upgraded effect, not both effects.
  • Some morbid abilities are activated abilities of permanents. To activate such an ability, a creature must have died earlier in the turn.
  • Triggered morbid abilities use an intervening "if" clause. A creature must have died earlier in the turn in order for these abilities to trigger; otherwise, they do nothing. In other words, there's no way to have the ability trigger if no creature has died that turn, even if you intend to have a creature die in response to the triggered ability.
  • Using Morbid allows a card to be state-based as long as conditions are met.

Examples

Example

Hollowhenge Scavenger {3}{G}{G}
Creature — Elemental
4/5
Morbid — When Hollowhenge Scavenger enters the battlefield, if a creature died this turn, you gain 5 life.

Morbid cards without the ability word

References

  1. ↑ Mark Rosewater (2017-03-27). "Storm Scale: Innistrad and Shadows over Innistrad". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  2. ↑ Zac Hill (November 11, 2011). "Morbid Thoughts". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. ↑ Mark Rosewater (August 23, 2021). "Innistrad Design Handoff Document". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  4. ↑ Matt Tabak (May 31, 2019). "Modern Horizons Mechanics". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.

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