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 introduced in the 2007 Magic: The Gathering set Lorwyn, designed by a team led by Mark Rosewater to emphasize tribal synergies and the eerie, folklore-inspired aesthetic of a fairy-tale world. This specific version is a promotional printing released shortly after the set's debut, featuring the distinct star-adorned collector number 139★. The card mechanics, specifically its evoke ability, were crafted to offer players a flexible removal option, allowing the creature to function as a spell that destroys another creature upon entering the battlefield.
The artwork for this piece was rendered by Steve Prescott, a prolific illustrator known for his dynamic and textured creature designs. Prescott leaned into the macabre, nightmarish nature of the Shriekmaw, depicting the creature as a gaunt, skeletal predator with an oversized maw. The illustration was well-received by the player base for effectively capturing the darker, more unsettling undertones of the Lorwyn setting, distinguishing the card as a staple for both competitive play and artistic collection within the game's expansive catalog.
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