Magic: The Gathering

Abyssal Specter

Deckmasters 1 • uncommon

Set: Deckmasters
Collector number: 1
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana black mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Ruth Thompson
Market price: $0.47

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Market

What it's worth

$0.47market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.41 – $0.51 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As the first entry in the Deckmasters set, this card holds a unique position as a foundational piece for collectors. Its ability to force an opponent to discard a card upon dealing combat damage turns a simple attack into a strategic disruption, making it a classic example of how early card design effectively balanced pressure and resource denial.

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Card face

What it does

Flying

Whenever this creature deals damage to a player, that player discards a card.

"Open the gates, and bid them enter."— Lim-Dûl, the Necromancer

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Abyssal Specter card from the Deckmasters collection was released in 2001 as part of a limited-edition boxed set. This set was unique because it functioned as a collaborative celebration, featuring high-quality reprints of classic cards from both Magic: The Gathering and the Netrunner trading card game, intended to showcase the history and design aesthetic of these foundational Wizards of the Coast properties.

The artwork for this specific printing was created by artist Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic illustrators in the early history of Magic: The Gathering. His design for the Abyssal Specter emphasized a dark, ethereal aesthetic that complemented the card's function, which forces opponents to discard cards. The release was well-received by collectors for its premium card stock and the inclusion of exclusive foil versions of these legendary cards, marking a distinct moment where the game reflected on its own cultural legacy.

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About

About Abyssal Specter

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