Undergrowth Scavenger

Undergrowth Scavenger was released in the 2014 Magic: The Gathering core set, Magic 2015. As a core set release, it was designed to provide fundamental gameplay mechanics while exploring the flavor of the multiverse's diverse landscapes. The card functions as a mid-range creature, utilizing a power and toughness mechanic tied to the number of creature cards in a player's graveyard, which encourages specific graveyard-centric strategies common in black-aligned deck construction.

The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Nils Hamm, whose atmospheric and textural approach often defines the visual identity of black-aligned cards in the game. Hamm’s design choice focused on an eerie, organic aesthetic that visualizes the scavenger sifting through remnants of the dead. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional, limited-environment tool, valued primarily by players looking for reliable power scaling in draft and sealed formats.