Gravedigger
Eighth Edition 138★ • common
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 138★
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Dermot Power
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
When this creature enters, you may return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.
A full coffin is like a full coffer—both are attractive to thieves.
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 introduced in the Portal set in 1997, designed to help new players understand the mechanics of retrieving creatures from the graveyard to the hand. Its presence in the Eighth Edition core set, released in 2003, served as a foundational element of the black color identity, emphasizing the set's role as a transition point that updated card frames while maintaining the strategic basics of Magic: The Gathering.
The art for this version was illustrated by Christopher Rush, one of the game's most iconic early contributors. Rush’s design leanings often focused on visceral, dark fantasy imagery, and his depiction of the Gravedigger captures the utilitarian, grim nature of the card’s ability. The inclusion of this card in the Eighth Edition, marked with the 138 collector number, is well-regarded by collectors for preserving the classic aesthetic of the game during a period of significant mechanical and visual modernization.
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