Gravedigger
Commander 2011 86 • common
- Set
- Commander 2011
- Collector number
- 86
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Dermot Power
- Market price
- $0.16
What it does
When this creature enters, you may return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.
Only a thin layer of dirt separates civilization from an undead apocalypse.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Gravedigger was originally printed as a common card in the Stronghold set in 1998, designed as a staple of black-aligned creature recursion in Magic: The Gathering. Its ability to return a creature card from the graveyard to a player's hand became a foundational mechanic for the color, serving as a functional tool for maintaining board presence and recycling key assets. The art featured in this specific release was originally illustrated by Kev Walker, whose work is characterized by its gritty, atmospheric depiction of dark fantasy elements, aligning with the card's theme of necromancy.
The 2011 printing in the Commander 2011 product line marked the card's inclusion in one of the earliest preconstructed deck offerings focused on the multiplayer Commander format. By this time, Gravedigger had already earned a reputation as a reliable and efficient card, valued by players for its straightforward utility. Its presence in the 'Devour for Power' deck provided new players with a classic example of card advantage, showcasing the game's shift toward creating accessible, ready-to-play experiences while honoring the legacy of core gameplay mechanics established in earlier sets.
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