Shriekmaw
Lorwyn Promos 139★ • rare
- Set
- Lorwyn Promos
- Collector number
- 139★
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Steve Prescott
- Finish
- Foil
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 printed as a rare creature in the 2007 Magic: The Gathering set Lorwyn, a plane defined by its whimsical, folklore-inspired aesthetic. This specific iteration, marked with the star symbol and collector number 139, was distributed as a promotional card. These promo versions often served as rewards for participation in tournaments or events, acting as a bridge between the core competitive set and the expanded player community during the Lorwyn block's release.
The card’s striking illustration was executed by artist Nils Hamm, whose dark, textured style perfectly captured the terrifying nature of the creature. Hamm’s design sought to evoke a sense of primal dread, depicting the elemental horror emerging from the shadows of the Lorwyn woodland. The card was well-received by players for both its haunting aesthetic and its powerful evoke ability, which allowed it to function as both a creature and a targeted removal spell, securing its place as a staple in various competitive formats.
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