Grim Roustabout
Return to Ravnica 68 • common
- Set
- Return to Ravnica
- Collector number
- 68
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Steven Belledin
- Market price
- $0.18
What it does
Unleash (You may have this creature enter with a +1/+1 counter on it. It can't block as long as it has a +1/+1 counter on it.)
1 generic mana black mana: Regenerate this creature.
He'll point you to your death row seats.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Grim Roustabout was released in the 2012 Magic: The Gathering expansion Return to Ravnica, a set that revisited the fan-favorite urban plane of Ravnica. As part of the Rakdos guild—a chaotic, hedonistic faction of performers and killers—this card reflects the set's emphasis on guild-specific mechanics and flavor. It was designed to highlight the 'Unleash' mechanic, which allowed creatures to enter the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter at the cost of being unable to block, perfectly capturing the guild's aggressive, reckless philosophy.
The card was illustrated by Dave Kendall, a long-time contributor to the game known for his dark, expressive, and textured style. Kendall focused on the character's grotesque, carnival-inspired aesthetic, utilizing sharp lighting and a dynamic pose to embody the twisted nature of a Rakdos circus performer. Upon release, the card was received as a functional, flavorful inclusion for Limited play environments, serving as a quintessential example of the aesthetic cohesion achieved within the Return to Ravnica set.
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