Catalog entry for the Shambling Ghast (#167) from the 2022 Magic: The Gathering Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate expansion, featuring distinctive zombie creature mechanics.
Shambling Ghast
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate
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The Shambling Ghast, designated as card number 167, is a core component of the 2022 Magic: The Gathering Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate digital expansion. This release bridges the strategic depth of the trading card game with the rich narrative universe of the Baldur's Gate video game series, creating a unique collector experience for fans of both mediums. As a creature card with a single black mana cost, it serves as an efficient early-game piece for decks focused on sacrifice strategies and board control. Designed by artist Dave Kendall, the card captures the eerie aesthetic associated with the zombie subtype within the Magic universe. For collectors, this card represents a specific moment where the fantasy role-playing legacy meets modern digital card game design. The Shambling Ghast is particularly notable for its death trigger ability. When the creature is removed from the battlefield, players must choose between weakening an opponent's target creature or generating a versatile Treasure token. This flexibility makes it a valuable asset in various deck archetypes, appealing to players who enjoy tactical decision-making. The card's design and functionality reflect the creative freedom afforded by the Alchemy platform, offering a fresh perspective on classic zombie tropes. Whether you are building a competitive deck or simply appreciating the intersection of TCG mechanics and fantasy lore, this card offers significant collector value. The integration of Baldur's Gate themes into Magic: The Gathering continues to attract a dedicated community of players and collectors alike. Explore the diverse offerings to find this essential piece of digital trading card history.
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Shambling Ghast
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Dave Kendall
Card Stock
English
{B}
Creature — Zombie
1 / 1
B
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When this creature dies, choose one — • Target creature an opponent controls gets -1/-1 until end of turn. • Create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")
