Magic: The Gathering

Bog Imp

Seventh Edition 122★ • common

Set: Seventh Edition
Collector number: 122★
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Carl Critchlow
Finish: Foil

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$1.70market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.49 – $2.81 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Bog Imp is a foundational example of a low-cost flying creature, serving as a classic choice for maintaining aerial pressure early in a game. As a common card, it provides a consistent, reliable resource for players looking to incorporate evasion into their decks.

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Card face

What it does

Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.)

Think of it as a butcher knife with wings.

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Bog Imp was originally introduced to the Magic: The Gathering card game during the Alpha set in 1993, representing the foundational black mana color philosophy of decay and swamp-dwelling creatures. By the time of the Seventh Edition, which was released in 2001, the card was selected to anchor the base set, serving as a functional, low-cost flying creature designed to teach newer players the mechanics of evasion and swampwalk abilities.

The artwork featured in the Seventh Edition version was illustrated by Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic artists in the early history of the game. Rush utilized a visceral, dark fantasy aesthetic that was synonymous with the game's original tone, emphasizing the creature's sinister nature. The Seventh Edition printing is particularly noted by collectors for the star symbol affixed to the collector number, which denotes it as a premium foil version of the standard card.

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