Magic: The Gathering

Xenic Poltergeist

Fifth Edition 206 • rare

Set: Fifth Edition
Collector number: 206
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 1BB
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Mike Kerr
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$0.62market price via TCGplayer · Aug 1, 2026$0.59 – $0.66 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Xenic Poltergeist from the Fifth Edition set is a notable example of early Magic: The Gathering creature design, featuring artwork by Mike Kerr. Collectors value this card for its unique ability to animate artifacts, a classic utility effect that reflects the experimental mechanics characteristic of the game's formative years.

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What it does

T: Until your next upkeep, target noncreature artifact becomes an artifact creature with power and toughness each equal to its mana value.

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