The Book of Vile Darkness, card #91 from the 2021 Adventures in the Forgotten Realms set. This Mythic Rare Legendary Artifact offers unique gameplay potential for Magic: The Gathering collectors.
The Book of Vile Darkness
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Adventures in the Forgotten Realms
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The Book of Vile Darkness, identified as card number 91 in the Adventures in the Forgotten Realms expansion, stands as a significant Mythic Rare artifact within Magic: The Gathering. Released in 2021, this legendary artifact card introduces a unique mechanic that rewards players for life loss, creating a 2/2 black Zombie creature token during the end step if two or more life was lost. The card’s powerful finish allows players to exile specific Vecna-themed artifacts to summon Vecna, an indestructible 8/8 black Zombie God with all triggered abilities of the exiled cards. Illustrated by Daniel Ljunggren, the card captures the dark fantasy essence of the Forgotten Realms setting, appealing to fans of both the game and the broader lore. Collectors often seek this card for its strategic depth and its connection to the iconic D&D character Vecna. Owning this card adds a distinct piece of magical history to any Magic: The Gathering collection, bridging the gap between tabletop RPG lore and competitive card gameplay. Its status as a Mythic Rare ensures it remains a focal point for set completionists and players looking to build powerful, thematic decks.
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The Book of Vile Darkness
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Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Daniel Ljunggren
Card Stock
English
{B}{B}{B}
Legendary Artifact — Book
B
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At the beginning of your end step, if you lost 2 or more life this turn, create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token. {T}, Exile The Book of Vile Darkness and artifacts you control named Eye of Vecna and Hand of Vecna: Create Vecna, a legendary 8/8 black Zombie God creature token with indestructible and all triggered abilities of the exiled cards.