Cruel Somnophage // Can't Wake Up
Wilds of Eldraine Promos 222p • rare
- Set
- Wilds of Eldraine Promos
- Collector number
- 222p
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana // 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Jason A. Engle
- Market price
- $0.66
What it does
Cruel Somnophage's power and toughness are each equal to the number of creature cards in all graveyards.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Cruel Somnophage was introduced as part of the Wilds of Eldraine set released in 2023, drawing thematic inspiration from classic fairy tales reimagined with a darker, more haunting aesthetic. As a creature card featuring the Adventure mechanic, it reflects the set's focus on storybook motifs where cards can be played for their immediate magical effect before entering the battlefield as a permanent. This specific promo version, labeled as 222p, serves as a variant aesthetic release for collectors.
The artwork was commissioned from Jason A. Engle, a long-time fantasy illustrator known for his atmospheric and gothic character designs. Engle sought to capture the unsettling nature of the Somnophage—a nightmare-feeding entity—by utilizing deep shadows and a muted, ethereal color palette that contrasts with the whimsical yet twisted lore of the Eldraine plane. The design was received by the Magic: The Gathering community as a standout piece of dark fantasy art within the set, appreciated for how it visually bridges the gap between the game's mechanics and the card's narrative flavor.
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