Wooden Stake
The List ISD-237 • common
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- ISD-237
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- David Palumbo
- Market price
- $0.13
What it does
Equipped creature gets +1/+0.
Whenever equipped creature blocks or becomes blocked by a Vampire, destroy that creature. It can't be regenerated.
Equip 1 generic mana (1 generic mana: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Wooden Stake was first released in the 2011 Magic: The Gathering expansion set Innistrad, a collection heavily inspired by classic Gothic horror literature and folklore. Within the game's mechanics, it serves as an Equipment card that mirrors the traditional method of dispatching vampires, fitting the set's thematic focus on monster hunting and the struggle for survival in a dark, supernatural landscape.
The card's illustration was created by artist Greg Staples, who utilized a stark, visceral aesthetic to capture the brutal utility of the tool. The design emphasizes the weathered, makeshift nature of the stake, grounding the fantasy element in a sense of gritty realism. Upon its release, it was well-received by players for its thematic resonance and its specific utility against tribal vampire decks, solidifying its place as a quintessential flavor piece from the Innistrad block.
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