Sneering Shadewriter
The List SOS-101 • common
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- SOS-101
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Mila Pesic
What it does
Flying
When this creature enters, each opponent loses 2 life and you gain 2 life.
"The whole display was uninspired and derivative, and left me wondering: what was the point?"— *Strixhaven Star* gallery show review
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Sneering Shadewriter first appeared as part of the Shadowmoor expansion for Magic: The Gathering, released by Wizards of the Coast in 2008. Designed within the context of a set focused on shifting light and darkness, the card utilizes a horror-fantasy aesthetic intended to capture the unsettling nature of the plane. The art direction emphasizes the gothic, macabre themes prevalent in the Shadowmoor block, aiming to evoke a sense of malice through its illustrative style.
The version found in 'The List' is a curated reprint, introduced as part of the Set Booster initiative that began in 2020. This program was designed to offer players a chance to pull cards from throughout the game's long history, providing a retrospective experience within modern product releases. While the card retains its original mechanical identity, its inclusion in The List serves to preserve its presence in the ecosystem, reflecting the ongoing appreciation for niche, flavorful designs from the game's middle era.
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