Walking Corpse
Magic 2015 278 • common
- Set
- Magic 2015
- Collector number
- 278
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Igor Kieryluk
- Market price
- $0.04
What it does
"Feeding a normal army is a problem of logistics. With zombies, it is an asset. Feeding is why they fight. Feeding is why they are feared."— Jadar, ghoulcaller of Nephalia
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Walking Corpse was originally printed as a common creature card in the Magic 2015 Core Set, serving as a functional reprint of a design archetype that has appeared throughout the history of Magic: The Gathering. These cards are typically designed to provide essential support for the limited environment, offering a basic, reliable body for black-aligned decks that emphasizes the thematic focus on necromancy and decay inherent to the game's color pie.
The art for this version was illustrated by Nils Hamm, who is known for his atmospheric and textured approach to fantasy illustration. Hamm’s design leans into the macabre, depicting the creature with a visceral sense of motion and physical erosion. While the card is a standard utility piece rather than a flagship rarity, it reflects the ongoing commitment of Wizards of the Coast to update classic creature concepts with contemporary art direction that reinforces the darker aesthetic of the game's horror elements.
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