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Magic: The Gathering

Ghostly Pilferer

Core Set 2021 Promos 52s • rare

Set
Core Set 2021 Promos
Collector number
52s
Rarity
Rare
Mana cost
1 generic mana blue mana
Type
Creature
Colors
Blue
Artist
Craig J Spearing
Finish
Foil
$6.50est. via TCGplayer
104,743cards tracked
6other printings of this card
Card face

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.

Formats

Where you can play it

  • StandardNot legal
  • PioneerLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • PauperNot legal
  • BrawlLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

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Ghostly Pilferer was originally released as part of the Core Set 2021 expansion for Magic: The Gathering, designed by Wizards of the Coast to support discard-focused strategies and card selection. This specific version is a promotional variant, identifiable by the collector number 52s, which features distinct alt-art treatment intended to highlight the card's spectral, thieving theme within the game's broader fantasy lore.

The illustration for this card was crafted by artist Bastien L. Deharme, who utilized a moody, ethereal aesthetic to capture the spirit's elusive nature. Within the competitive community, the card is recognized for its versatility as both a repeatable loot effect and a potentially evasive threat, often finding a home in graveyard-synergy decks that aim to leverage the discard mechanic for long-term advantage.

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