# Doom Blade Doom Blade represents a foundational removal spell that defined black's identity in Magic for years. As a common from Magic 2011, it exemplifies the straightforward efficiency that made core sets valuable for both new and experienced players. Collectors appreciate this card for its clean design and the role it played in countless casual and competitive decks throughout the 2010s. The foil variant holds modest appeal among collectors, as foils from this era remain affordable and relatively common. What matters most to collectors is the card's cultural significance rather than scarcity—it's the kind of staple that appears in many collections simply because it was everywhere. For those tracking black removal's evolution, Doom Blade serves as an important reference point before power creep shifted what efficient removal looked like.