Diregraf Ghoul
Foundations 171 • uncommon
- Set
- Foundations
- Collector number
- 171
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Dave Kendall
- Market price
- $0.16
What it does
This creature enters tapped.
"At least this one still has arms and legs. Well, most of its legs."— Enslow, ghoulcaller of Nephalia
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
Diregraf Ghoul was introduced as a common creature card in the original Innistrad set in 2011, quickly becoming a staple for aggressive black decks due to its efficient power-to-cost ratio. It represents the quintessential undead servant of the gothic horror-themed plane of Innistrad, where necromancy and superstition dictate the daily lives of the human inhabitants. The card design was centered on providing a reliable, low-cost threat that exemplified the relentless, encroaching nature of the zombie hordes haunting the world.
For the Foundations set, the card was updated with new imagery that maintains the classic aesthetic of the undead wandering the mist-covered graveyards. The creature's illustration continues to lean into the visceral, gritty tone associated with Magic: The Gathering’s depictions of Innistrad, focusing on the shambling horror and decomposition characteristic of the zombie creature type. It serves as a foundational piece for players exploring black-aligned strategies, reflecting years of design philosophy that prioritizes simple, impactful mechanics for newer and veteran players alike.
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