Clutch of the Undercity
Ravnica: City of Guilds 197 • uncommon
- Set
- Ravnica: City of Guilds
- Collector number
- 197
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black · Blue
- Artist
- Pete Venters
- Market price
- $0.25
What it does
Return target permanent to its owner's hand. Its controller loses 3 life.
Transmute 1 generic mana blue mana black mana (1 generic mana blue mana black mana, Discard this card: Search your library for a card with the same mana value as this card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle. Transmute only as a sorcery.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Clutch of the Undercity was released in 2005 as part of the Ravnica: City of Guilds expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set introduced the concept of guild-themed mechanics and urban landscapes, shifting the game's aesthetic focus toward the sprawling, multi-layered metropolis of Ravnica. The card was designed to highlight the Dimir guild, known for its emphasis on information brokering and clandestine operations within the city's depths.
The artwork for the card was provided by Zoltan Boros and Gabor Szikszai, who were tasked with capturing the shadowy, gothic atmosphere of the Dimir. Their illustration depicts the guild's signature blend of magical prowess and psychological infiltration, emphasizing the theme of hidden movement. Upon its release, the card became a functional staple in casual and limited formats due to its versatility as both a control tool and a way to tutor for specific answers in a player's deck.
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