Xenic Poltergeist
Antiquities 20 • uncommon
- Set
- Antiquities
- Collector number
- 20
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Dan Frazier
- Market price
- $5.29
What it does
tap: Until your next upkeep, target noncreature artifact becomes an artifact creature with power and toughness each equal to its mana value.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Xenic Poltergeist was released in March 1994 as part of Antiquities, the second expansion set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, this set was notable for being the first to focus on a cohesive historical narrative within the game's lore, centering on the Brothers' War between Urza and Mishra. It was designed to provide players with tools to interact with artifacts and graveyard mechanics, reflecting the archaeological theme of the expansion.
The card was illustrated by Quinton Hoover, a prominent artist in the early years of the game known for his distinctive, flowing style. In the context of the game's mechanics, the Xenic Poltergeist serves as a unique utility creature capable of turning artifacts into creatures, a design choice that fit the set's broader experimentation with animating inanimate objects. While the card is remembered primarily by long-time enthusiasts of the vintage era, it remains a recognized example of the set's emphasis on thematic synergy and early-nineties fantasy aesthetic.
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