Call to the Grave
Magic 2012 85 • rare
- Set
- Magic 2012
- Collector number
- 85
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Daarken
- Market price
- $1.44
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 July 2011 as part of the Magic 2012 core set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed as a rare black enchantment, it was created to emphasize the game's focus on creature removal and graveyard-themed mechanics, reflecting the set's broader goal of balancing accessible gameplay with deep, thematic interactions for long-time players.
The artwork was illustrated by Aleksi Briclot, a prolific artist known for his dark and visceral aesthetic. His design captures the visceral nature of the card's effect—forcing players to sacrifice non-Zombie creatures—by depicting a looming, necrotic presence rising from the earth. The piece was well-received for its atmospheric contribution to the game’s gothic horror sensibilities and remains a distinct example of Briclot’s work within the Magic portfolio.
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