Cryptborn Horror
Return to Ravnica 212 • rare
- Set
- Return to Ravnica
- Collector number
- 212
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana or red mana black mana or red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red
- Artist
- Richard Wright
- Market price
- $0.28
What it does
Trample
This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it, where X is the total life lost by your opponents this turn.
Although Cryptwitch Merree vanished after a spat with Rakdos, her playthings lingered.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Cryptborn Horror was released in 2012 as part of the Return to Ravnica expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As a card tied to the Rakdos Guild, it embodies the chaotic and aggressive design philosophy of that faction, which is centered on the intersection of black and red mana. The card's mechanics encourage players to capitalize on damage already dealt to an opponent, reflecting the guild's penchant for cruelty and spectacle.
The illustration was created by Aleksi Briclot, a prolific fantasy artist known for his dynamic and dark aesthetic. Briclot designed the creature to look like an embodiment of pain and gore, utilizing the distinct architectural and thematic language of the plane of Ravnica. Upon its release, the card was viewed as a situational but powerful centerpiece for aggressive decks, often praised by players for how effectively its game mechanics mirrored its thematic identity.
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