Crumbling Necropolis
Shards of Alara 222 • uncommon
- Set
- Shards of Alara
- Collector number
- 222
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Dave Kendall
- Market price
- $0.43
What it does
This land enters tapped.
tap: Add blue mana, black mana, or red mana.
"They say the ruins of Sedraxis were once a shining capital in Vithia. Now it is a blight, a place to be avoided by the living."— Olcot, Rider of Joffik
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
Crumbling Necropolis was released in the 2008 Magic: The Gathering expansion Shards of Alara. The card was designed as part of a cycle of uncommon lands intended to support the set's central 'shard' mechanic, which encouraged players to construct decks using three allied colors of mana. This particular land provides access to Grixis colors—blue, black, and red—reflecting the dark, artifact-heavy environment of the Grixis shard.
The card’s illustration was created by Aleksi Briclot, a prolific artist known for his atmospheric and fantasy-driven style. Briclot’s work on the piece aimed to evoke the decaying, gothic aesthetic of a world drained of life force, emphasizing jagged architecture and a sense of ancient ruin. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its efficiency in facilitating multi-color deck building and remains a staple in casual and budget-oriented formats.
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