Drudge Skeletons
Eighth Edition 129 • common
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 129
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Jim Nelson
- Market price
- $0.10
What it does
black mana: Regenerate this creature. (The next time this creature would be destroyed this turn, instead tap it, remove it from combat, and heal all damage on it.)
"The dead make good soldiers. They can't disobey orders, they never surrender, and they don't stop fighting when a random body part falls off."— Nevinyrral, *Necromancer's Handbook*
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Drudge Skeletons was originally released in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, designed by Richard Garfield to be a foundational creature for the black mana color identity. It became a hallmark of the game's early years due to its ability to regenerate, which provided a durable defensive presence that frustrated opponents. The card remained a staple of the base set for years, representing a core mechanical theme of decay and persistence within the game's lore.
This specific version from Eighth Edition, released in 2003, features artwork by Jim Nelson. His interpretation aimed to modernize the creature's aesthetic, moving away from the more primitive illustrations of the early 90s toward a more polished, atmospheric look that emphasized the skeletal texture and dark fantasy tone. As a common card in the Eighth Edition core set, it served to introduce new players to the strategic importance of creature regeneration and board stability.
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