The 2009 Magic: The Gathering Alara Reborn foil release of Putrid Leech (#95), a Zombie Leech creature featuring a distinctive life-pay power boost.
Putrid Leech
2009 • Magic: The Gathering • Alara Reborn
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As a common foil card, this piece offers collectors a shimmering finish that enhances its visual appeal within the set. The card features the art of Dave Allsop, bringing the creature to life with a distinct aesthetic characteristic of the time. Putrid Leech is a Zombie Leech creature with a mana cost of {B}{G} and a power/toughness of 2/2. Its gameplay mechanic allows players to pay 2 life to give it +2/+2 until end of turn, activating only once per turn. This strategic option provides flexibility in matches, making it a functional addition to black-green decks. For collectors building the Alara Reborn set, securing the foil version of Card #95 is a rewarding goal. The combination of the foil treatment, the creature's unique subtype, and its specific rules text makes this card a notable entry for enthusiasts of the format. Whether you are focusing on set completion or collecting specific creature types, this product represents a solid piece of Magic history.
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Putrid Leech
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Dave Allsop
Card Stock
English
Foil
{B}{G}
Creature — Zombie Leech
2 / 2
B, G
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Pay 2 life: This creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. Activate only once each turn.
It reacted to Naya's overabundant food supply by growing additional mouths.