Eater of the Dead
Mystery Booster 2 183 • uncommon
- Set
- Mystery Booster 2
- Collector number
- 183
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Yigit Koroglu
- Market price
- $0.79
What it does
0 generic mana: If this creature is tapped, exile target creature card from a graveyard and untap this creature.
Even the putrid muscles of the dead can provide strength to those loathsome enough to consume them.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Eater of the Dead was originally released in 1993 as part of the Dark, one of the earliest expansion sets for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set was conceived as a thematic exploration of horror and gothic tropes, aiming to distinguish its flavor from the high-fantasy aesthetic of the base game. It was designed to provide a darker, more somber tone that leaned heavily into folklore and macabre imagery, fitting for the early experimental era of the game.
The card’s design is credited to artist Quinton Hoover, who utilized his signature flowing, ornate style to depict the creature. His work on this card is often highlighted by enthusiasts for its unique take on undead horror, prioritizing a dreamlike, dark aesthetic over typical monster tropes. When reprinted in Mystery Booster 2 as card number 183, the piece remained a nostalgic touchstone for players who appreciate the evolution of the game’s artistic direction from its humble beginnings.
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