Ashen Powder
Mirage 104 • rare
- Set
- Mirage
- Collector number
- 104
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Geofrey Darrow
- Market price
- $1.09
What it does
Put target creature card from an opponent's graveyard onto the battlefield under your control.
"What you call decay, I call ripening. You'll gain no sustenance from this harvest."— Kaervek
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Ashen Powder on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Ashen Powder was released in October 1996 as part of the Mirage expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As the first set in the Mirage block, it introduced a new mechanical philosophy focused on slower, more strategic gameplay and a distinctive aesthetic inspired by African mythology and desert landscapes. The set was designed by a team led by Bill Rose, who aimed to move away from the high-power, combo-heavy environment of previous releases toward a more balanced and interactive experience.
The card was illustrated by Donato Giancola, a prominent fantasy artist known for his painterly style and attention to lighting. Giancola's depiction of the volatile, magical dust captured the ethereal and somewhat ominous tone of the set's thematic elements. Upon its release, Ashen Powder was received as a situational utility card, valued primarily by players exploring control-based deck archetypes rather than competitive tournament play, which defined its historical status as a niche inclusion in the game's expansive history.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Ashen Powder
Ashen Powder is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Mirage 104 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Ashen Powder on collecto.rs?
Ashen Powder doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Ashen Powder?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Ashen Powder catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Ashen Powder is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
