Vulturous Zombie
Commander Anthology Volume II 170 • rare
- Set
- Commander Anthology Volume II
- Collector number
- 170
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Green
- Artist
- Greg Staples
- Market price
- $0.32
What it does
Flying
Whenever a card is put into an opponent's graveyard from anywhere, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
"When something dies, all things benefit. Well okay, just our things."— Ezoc, Golgari rot farmer
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
Vulturous Zombie was first introduced in the Ravnica: City of Guilds set in 2005, representing the Golgari Swarm, a faction defined by themes of decay, recycling, and the cycle of life and death. The creature's mechanic, which grows stronger as cards are put into graveyards, is a mechanical reflection of the Golgari philosophy where death fuels further growth. This specific version, appearing in Commander Anthology Volume II, was selected to provide players with a thematic staple for graveyard-focused Commander decks.
The card’s illustration is credited to artist Greg Staples, who is known for his atmospheric and gritty fantasy work. Staples designed the creature to embody the swamp-dwelling, parasitic nature of the Golgari, utilizing a dark, organic aesthetic that emphasizes the grotesque blending of avian features with necrotic tissue. Upon its release, it was well-received by players who favored the black-green color identity for its ability to scale in power as the game progressed, cementing its status as a reliable utility creature within the Commander format.
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