Mer-Ek Nightblade
Khans of Tarkir 79 • uncommon
- Set
- Khans of Tarkir
- Collector number
- 79
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Lucas Graciano
- Market price
- $0.13
What it does
Outlast black mana (black mana, tap: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. Outlast only as a sorcery.)
Each creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it has deathtouch.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Mer-Ek Nightblade was released in September 2014 as part of the Khans of Tarkir expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Set on the plane of Tarkir, a world defined by the influence of dragon-like warlords and shifting clan loyalties, this card represents the Abzan Houses, a faction that emphasizes endurance and resilience. The design reflects the Abzan philosophy of honoring ancestral spirits and utilizing black mana to drain the life force of opponents.
The card’s illustration was created by the artist Nils Hamm, whose work often features ethereal, dark, and textured aesthetics. Hamm aimed to capture the essence of the Abzan's mastery over death and weaponry, depicting a warrior infused with shadowy magic. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional tool in limited draft environments, where its ability to grant deathtouch to other creatures provided a meaningful tactical advantage in combat.
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