Primeval Shambler
Eighth Edition 156★ • uncommon
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 156★
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Chippy
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
black mana: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.
His mind, like his body, is made up of the swamp's flotsam.
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
The Primeval Shambler was introduced in the Eighth Edition of Magic: The Gathering, released in 2003. This set was a milestone for the game as it marked the first core set to feature a new, modern card frame design, intended to improve readability and revitalize the game's aesthetic. The card serves as a black-aligned creature, designed to represent the decaying, ancient forces common in the game's gothic horror themes.
The illustration for this iteration was created by artist Heather Hudson. Her work focused on capturing the grotesque, shambling nature of a construct built from organic decay, utilizing high-contrast lighting to emphasize its ominous presence. Upon its release, the card was generally viewed as a functional mid-range threat within the limited play environment, though it is primarily remembered today for its role in the transition to the updated card frame styling that defines the game's modern era.
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