Dauthi Slayer
Arena League 2002 4 • rare
- Set
- Arena League 2002
- Collector number
- 4
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Dermot Power
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Shadow (This creature can block or be blocked by only creatures with shadow.)
This creature attacks each combat if able.
"A wisp of life remains in the undergloom of Death: a visible form, though no heart beats within it."— Homer, *The Iliad*, trans. Fitzgerald
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Dauthi Slayer was released as a promotional card for the Arena League in 2002, a long-running organized play program designed to encourage local game store participation. By awarding unique, alternate-art versions of existing cards to players who competed in weekly events, Wizards of the Coast fostered a consistent community presence. This specific version of the Dauthi Slayer, originally appearing in the Tempest set, was selected to highlight the expansion of the Shadow mechanic within the game's evolving competitive landscape.
The artwork was commissioned from Dermot Power, a concept artist known for his distinct, atmospheric style. Power was tasked with reimagining the creature to align with the stylistic requirements of the Arena League, which favored more dynamic, zoomed-in character portrayals compared to the original card art. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its menacing aesthetic and its utility in the aggressive black decks that dominated the casual and semi-competitive environments of the early 2000s.
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