Call to the Grave
Scourge 58 • rare
- Set
- Scourge
- Collector number
- 58
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Daren Bader
- Market price
- $1.20
What it does
At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player sacrifices a non-Zombie creature of their choice.
At the beginning of the end step, if no creatures are on the battlefield, sacrifice this enchantment.
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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Where it came from
Call to the Grave was released in 2003 as part of the Scourge expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As the final set in the Onslaught block, Scourge focused heavily on tribal synergies and high-mana cost spells that rewarded players for committing to specific creature types. The card was designed as a rare enchantment that exerted significant board pressure by forcing players to sacrifice non-Zombie creatures at the beginning of each turn, embodying the undead-themed mechanics central to the set’s flavor.
The artwork for the card was created by fantasy illustrator Greg Staples. Known for his atmospheric and gritty style, Staples utilized a dark, muted color palette to evoke the macabre nature of the graveyard setting. Upon its release, the card was recognized for its unique ability to swing a game state in favor of Zombie tribal decks, remaining a notable utility card in casual and Commander formats for its ability to punish board-heavy strategies.
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