Ghostly Pilferer
Core Set 2021 52 • rare
- Set
- Core Set 2021
- Collector number
- 52
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Craig J Spearing
- Market price
- $2.05
What it does
Whenever this creature becomes untapped, you may pay 2 generic mana. If you do, draw a card.
Whenever an opponent casts a spell from anywhere other than their hand, draw a card.
Discard a card: This creature can't be blocked this turn.
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
Ghostly Pilferer was introduced in the Core Set 2021, released by Wizards of the Coast in July 2020. As a core set release, the card was designed to provide a foundational experience for players, offering a versatile utility creature for blue decks. The set was intended to bridge the gap between newcomers and veteran players, featuring mechanics that emphasize card selection and graveyard interaction.
The card features artwork by the illustrator Volkan Baga, who rendered the spirit in a ethereal, ghostly aesthetic consistent with the visual language of the plane of Innistrad, where the creature's archetype is rooted. The design focus was on providing a repeatable looting effect—allowing players to discard cards to draw new ones—which made it a popular inclusion in formats where graveyard synergy is highly valued. Upon release, it was well-received by the competitive community for its efficiency and ability to mitigate mana flood.
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