The 2009 Magic: The Gathering Alara Reborn foil Etherium Abomination card (ARB #20) is a unique artifact creature horror featuring the powerful Unearth mechanic.
Etherium Abomination
2009 • Magic: The Gathering • Alara Reborn
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Etherium Abomination is an artifact creature horror that blends blue and black mana, costing three generic mana plus one of each color to cast. Its five mana value makes it a substantial presence on the board, commanding attention with its 4/3 power and toughness. Beyond its stats, this card is defined by its Unearth ability, which allows players to return it from the graveyard to the battlefield for {1}{U}{B}. This mechanic grants the creature haste, enabling immediate impact, though it must be exiled at the end of that turn or if it leaves the battlefield. This cyclical nature adds strategic depth, making the card valuable for decks that utilize graveyard synergy or need temporary board control. The flavor text notes that the creature was given life by the etherium of a hundred slain Esperites, grounding it in the set's lore. Collectors appreciate the foil finish of this common card, which adds a shimmering quality to the artwork and border. The card was illustrated by Mitch Cotie, whose style complements the dark, mechanical aesthetic of the Esper shard. For fans of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards, the Alara Reborn set offers a rich pool of collectibles, and the Etherium Abomination foil remains a popular choice for those building collections or completing specific set requirements.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Etherium Abomination
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Mitch Cotie
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{U}{B}
Artifact Creature — Horror
4 / 3
B, U
Card Text
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Unearth {1}{U}{B} ({1}{U}{B}: Return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield. It gains haste. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step or if it would leave the battlefield. Unearth only as a sorcery.)
It was given life by the etherium of a hundred slain Esperites.






