Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
Modern Horizons 3 480 • rare
- Set
- Modern Horizons 3
- Collector number
- 480
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Chris Rallis
- Finish
- Etched
What it does
Flying
Sacrifice another creature: Create a Blood token. If you sacrificed an Angel this way, create a number of Blood tokens equal to its toughness instead.
white mana or black mana white mana or black mana white mana or black mana, Sacrifice six Blood tokens: Return each creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield with a finality counter on it. Those creatures are Vampires in addition to their other types.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine was released in 2024 as part of the Modern Horizons 3 expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed to expand the lore of the plane of Innistrad, introducing an ancient, powerful entity associated with the origins of the vampire lineage. Its inclusion reflects the set's thematic goal of blending high-power mechanics with deeper narrative exploration of established planes.
The card’s visual identity was brought to life by artist Greg Staples, whose work often captures the dark, gothic aesthetic central to the horror-themed setting. The illustration focuses on the visceral, imposing nature of the vampire progenitor, utilizing deep shadows and a muted palette to evoke a sense of ancient dread. Upon its release, it was noted by the community for its distinctive ability to bridge graveyard-centric mechanics with tribal creature themes.
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