Shriekmaw
Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas 54 • uncommon
- Set
- Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas
- Collector number
- 54
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Steve Prescott
- Market price
- $0.41
What it does
Fear (This creature can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.)
When this creature enters, destroy target nonartifact, nonblack creature.
Evoke 1 generic mana black mana (You may cast this spell for its evoke cost. If you do, it's sacrificed when it enters.)
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
Shriekmaw was originally introduced in the 2007 Magic: The Gathering set Lorwyn, designed by the Wizards of the Coast development team to provide a powerful, flexible removal option within the black color identity. Its evoke mechanic was central to the set's tribal and elemental themes, allowing players to cast it as a temporary spell or a lasting creature depending on the state of the battlefield. The card quickly became a staple in various formats due to its efficient synergy with graveyard-focused strategies.
The specific version from Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas, released in 2011, features original artwork by Nils Hamm. Hamm is known for his atmospheric, often haunting aesthetic, and his depiction of the Shriekmaw emphasizes the creature's predatory and ethereal nature. This reprint was intended to balance the aggressive, Planeswalker-themed decks, providing the black-aligned Nicol Bolas deck with a necessary tactical tool to disrupt the opponent's board presence.
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