Magic: The Gathering

Zombie Cannibal

Odyssey 169 • common

Set: Odyssey
Collector number: 169
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Adam Rex
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Lore

Why it matters

As a common creature from the 2001 Odyssey set, Zombie Cannibal reflects the thematic focus on graveyard-related mechanics that defined this era of Magic: The Gathering. Adam Rex’s illustration captures the visceral aesthetic of the set, making this piece a nostalgic staple for players who appreciate the evolution of horror-themed creature design in early 2000s card art.

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What it does

Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may exile target card from that player's graveyard.

Nothing is sacred to the undead—not even their own kind.

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

Zombie Cannibal was released in October 2001 as part of the Odyssey expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set on the plane of Otaria, the expansion focused heavily on the graveyard as a playable resource, introducing mechanics like flashback and threshold that encouraged players to interact with discarded cards. As a common creature, this card was designed to support the set's graveyard-centric theme, providing a functional, low-cost body that fit the grim, battle-worn aesthetic of the storyline.

The artwork was commissioned from Adam Rex, an illustrator known for his imaginative and distinct style. Rex’s depiction of the Zombie Cannibal leaned into the visceral horror of the Odyssey setting, capturing the creature's decaying, aggressive nature through sharp lines and a muted, dark color palette. Upon release, the card was received as a typical utility creature of its era, valued primarily for its role in limited play formats rather than its impact on competitive constructed decks.

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