Gravedigger
DCI Promos 16 • rare
- Set
- DCI Promos
- Collector number
- 16
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Tony Szczudlo
- 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 released as a common creature in the Tempest expansion of Magic: The Gathering in 1997. The card quickly became a staple in the game for its ability to retrieve a creature card from the graveyard to the hand, embodying the black mana faction's thematic focus on death and resurrection. The DCI Promo version, collector number 16, was produced as a special incentive for tournament participation and organized play events.
The artwork for this version was provided by Tony Szczudlo, whose illustrations during the late 1990s helped define the macabre aesthetic of the game. Szczudlo depicted the Gravedigger with an emphasis on the grotesque, favoring a high-contrast style that highlighted the grim nature of the character's profession. The promo card features a unique gold expansion symbol, distinguishing it from the standard card set and making it a sought-after piece for players who value early promotional materials and distinct visual variants.
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