Magic: The Gathering

Zombie Boa

Apocalypse 54 • common

Set: Apocalypse
Collector number: 54
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 4 generic mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Greg Staples
Market price: $0.14

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What it's worth

$0.14market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.10 – $0.14 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card from the Apocalypse set, this creature represents a foundational piece for building out the specific mechanical themes of its release. Its inclusion in this series captures a distinct moment in the game's history, making it a reliable staple for those looking to preserve the identity of the collection.

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What it does

1 generic mana black mana: Choose a color. Whenever this creature becomes blocked by a creature of that color this turn, destroy that creature. Activate only as a sorcery.

It doesn't need to feed, but still it hungers.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Zombie Boa was released in 2000 as part of the Apocalypse expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, this set was designed to lean into themes of decay and environmental collapse, reflecting the dark fantasy aesthetic popular in gaming at the turn of the millennium. The card was intended to provide a mechanical representation of relentless, undead persistence within the black color identity of the game.

The illustration was rendered by artist Greg Staples, whose work often explores textured, macabre imagery. Staples sought to capture the visceral decay of the creature while maintaining the visual shorthand required for gameplay readability. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional, if niche, inclusion in the set, celebrated by players for its thematic consistency rather than high-level tournament utility.

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About Zombie Boa

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