Cruel Somnophage // Can't Wake Up
Wilds of Eldraine 286 • rare
- Set
- Wilds of Eldraine
- Collector number
- 286
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana // 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $0.47
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 is a creature card introduced in the 2023 Magic: The Gathering expansion Wilds of Eldraine. The set was designed to revisit the plane of Eldraine, drawing heavy inspiration from classic fairy tales and Arthurian legend, albeit with a darker, more surreal tone than its predecessors. This specific card represents the nightmare-inspired aesthetic of the set, manifesting the theme of sleep and unsettling dreams that permeates the plane's more treacherous regions.
The card was illustrated by Wisnu Tan, whose design focuses on the eerie, ethereal nature of the Somnophage as it consumes the memories of its victims. By utilizing a double-faced format, the card mechanically captures the descent from a waking state into a state of 'Can't Wake Up,' a design choice intended to mirror the psychological toll of the nightmare realm. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its synergy with graveyard-focused strategies and its evocative thematic integration.
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