Cards 28 and 29: Bend Test Dummies

These cards were sent by user Reflektio from mtgsuomi. Thank you, Reflektio!

Both the Demigod of Revenge and Inferno Fist have been badly bent in the middle of the card. Even though the damage on these cards is almost identical, their stories are not actually related by more than having the same original owner.

The Demigod has been used way back when in an attempt to test or demonstrate how the Bend Test works. The Bend Test is a well known way to test for counterfeits, since a normal undamaged Magic card can be bent several times and it should return to its original shape without folding or creasing, whereas counterfeits usually break when bent. This Demigod stands as a proof that the Bend Test is not suitable for every card, as foils, played or old cards usually do not survive it, and this card definitely did not.

The Inferno Fist on the other hand was not used in a Bend Test but was instead folded to act as a cap for packaging another card in a sleeve. After folding it in half, Reflektio found out he did not actually need a cap for that particular package, so this card died in vain. I am glad to be able to provide both of these fine cards a new home.

Wear 'n' Tear

	Cards	W	U	R	B	G
Nonland	19	2	4	3	9	2
Land	10	1	3	2	2	2
Total	29