Compost
Secret Lair Drop 1047 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 1047
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Victor Adame Minguez
- Market price
- $5.82
What it does
Whenever a black card is put into an opponent's graveyard from anywhere, you may draw a card.
"The dead ones joined Tocatztli, the seven-legged, each bloom becoming a star in the night sky."— *The Song of Origins*
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Compost was originally printed in the 2000 Invasion expansion for Magic: The Gathering, designed as a niche green enchantment that rewards players for opponents putting black cards into their graveyards. Its inclusion in the Secret Lair series signifies its status as a cult favorite among players who appreciate cards that offer specific, high-impact utility against thematic decks, often appearing in sideboards to disrupt graveyard-reliant strategies.
This specific version, released as part of a Secret Lair Drop, features distinct, stylized illustration by Victor Adame Minguez. The artwork moves away from the original set's aesthetic, opting for a bold, vibrant interpretation that reflects the modern design language of the game's premium releases. It was received by the collector community as a visually refreshing take on a classic card, prized primarily for its aesthetic departure from the standard game printings.
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About Compost
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