Needle Specter
Eventide 39 • rare
- Set
- Eventide
- Collector number
- 39
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Christopher Moeller
- Market price
- $1.11
What it does
Flying
Wither (This deals damage to creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters.)
Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, that player discards that many cards.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Needle Specter was released in 2008 as part of the Eventide set, the second expansion in the Shadowmoor block for Magic: The Gathering. The set is noted for its focus on hybrid mana mechanics and a shifting, ethereal aesthetic that reflects a world transitioning from perpetual day to a darker, more volatile state. This card represents the dark, oppressive flavor of the Specter creature type, which has been a staple of black-aligned decks since the game’s earliest days.
The card’s striking illustration was crafted by artist Nils Hamm, whose work is characterized by a dreamlike, atmospheric quality that fits the eerie tone of the Eventide set. Hamm’s portrayal of the specter captures a sense of lingering dread, emphasizing the card's ability to strip resources from an opponent’s hand. Upon release, Needle Specter was recognized by players for its potential utility in graveyard-focused strategies and its clear, menacing visual design.
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