Cryptborn Horror
Return to Ravnica Promos 212 • rare
- Set
- Return to Ravnica Promos
- 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
- Nils Hamm
- Finish
- Foil
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.
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 as part of the Return to Ravnica set in 2012, specifically featured as a promotional card. It reflects the Rakdos Cult, a chaotic and destructive guild within the cityscape of Ravnica known for their love of hedonism and violent spectacle. The design intent was to capture the essence of a creature that feeds on suffering, manifesting its power directly based on the amount of damage dealt to an opponent during the turn it is summoned.
The artwork was commissioned from Nils Hamm, an illustrator celebrated for his atmospheric and often eerie aesthetic within the Magic: The Gathering universe. Hamm utilized his signature style to depict the creature as a swirling, visceral entity of shadow and bone, perfectly embodying the high-stakes, aggressive gameplay characteristic of the Rakdos guild. Upon its release, the card became a notable inclusion for players favoring damage-focused strategies, appreciated for its synergy with burn spells and aggressive creature-based tactics.
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