Dread Presence
Core Set 2020 Promos 96p • rare
- Set
- Core Set 2020 Promos
- Collector number
- 96p
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Anthony Palumbo
- Market price
- $3.88
What it does
Whenever a Swamp you control enters, choose one —
• You draw a card and you lose 1 life.
• This creature deals 2 damage to any target and you gain 2 life.
It beckons silently, waiting in the darkness.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Dread Presence was originally printed in the Core Set 2020 expansion for Magic: The Gathering, released in July 2019. It was designed as a rare black creature that incentivizes players to run swamp-heavy decks by rewarding them for playing lands. The card's mechanics were crafted to offer both card draw and life drain, providing a versatile utility tool for mid-range strategies in the Standard format.
The artwork for this specific promotional version, numbered 96p, was illustrated by Wisnu Tan. The design leans into the thematic gloom associated with black-aligned cards, depicting a looming, ethereal entity that embodies the card's namesake. As part of the Core Set 2020 promotional cycle, this card was distributed through various organized play initiatives, serving as a distinct aesthetic variation for collectors and players who participated in local game store events.
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