Cadaver Imp
The List DDR-41 • common
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- DDR-41
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Dave Kendall
- Market price
- $0.12
What it does
Flying
When this creature enters, you may return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.
The mouth must be pried open before rigor mortis sets in. Otherwise the returning soul can find no ingress.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Cadaver Imp was originally released in the 1997 Portal set, designed as an introductory product for Magic: The Gathering to simplify mechanics for new players. The card features artwork by Scott M. Fischer, who utilized a moody, atmospheric aesthetic to capture the macabre nature of the creature, which is depicted as a minor demon scavenging remains. This version of the card became notable for its straightforward utility and its role in helping players understand graveyard recursion.
The inclusion of Cadaver Imp in The List serves as a bridge to Magic's past, curated by Wizards of the Coast to reintroduce iconic or mechanically unique cards to modern booster packs. By featuring these reprints with the original art and frame styles, the company preserves the visual history of the game. It remains a classic example of early black-mana design, celebrated by long-term collectors for its nostalgic value and the distinct, gothic illustration style that defined the late nineties aesthetic of the card game.
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