Alley Strangler
Aether Revolt 52† • common
- Set
- Aether Revolt
- Collector number
- 52†
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Enora Mercier
- Market price
- $0.08
What it does
Menace
"You never know what day might be your last."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Alley Strangler was released in 2017 as part of the Aether Revolt set, a pivotal expansion in the Magic: The Gathering card game that concluded the Aether Revolt block. Set within the steampunk-inspired plane of Kaladesh, the card reflects the tension of a world experiencing a revolution against the oppressive Consulate. The design captures the gritty, clandestine nature of the conflict, illustrating the desperate measures taken by the local resistance to maintain their insurgency amidst an environment powered by magical energy.
The card was illustrated by Victor Adame Minguez, an artist noted for his contributions to several sets within the game. His work on this piece emphasizes the shadowy, aggressive atmosphere of Kaladesh's underbelly, utilizing a dark color palette to highlight the threat posed by the creature. Upon its release, the card functioned primarily as a common-rarity utility piece for limited formats, valued by players for its 'menace' mechanic, which forces strategic decisions from opponents during combat.
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