Swarm of Bloodflies
Khans of Tarkir 92 • uncommon
- Set
- Khans of Tarkir
- Collector number
- 92
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Marco Nelor
- Market price
- $0.23
What it does
Flying
This creature enters with two +1/+1 counters on it.
Whenever another creature dies, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
In the Gudul delta, bloodfly bites are indistinguishable from spear wounds.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Swarm of Bloodflies was released in 2014 as part of the Khans of Tarkir expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set focused on the war-torn plane of Tarkir, a world defined by its five warrior clans and the influence of dragons. This specific card represents the Sultai Brood, a faction known for their reliance on dark necromancy and the manipulation of death and decay, fitting the creature's mechanical focus on accumulating power through the demise of other battlefield units.
The artwork was created by Greg Staples, a veteran illustrator for the franchise. Staples utilized a somber, visceral aesthetic to capture the swarm's identity as a collective of blood-draining insects. The design was intended to evoke a sense of creeping dread, emphasizing the morbid nature of the Sultai clan. Upon its release, the card was widely noted in the community for its role in limited play formats, where its ability to grow stronger as other creatures died made it a significant tactical threat.
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