Blighted Bat

Description

Blighted Bat is a Common creature card from the 2017 Magic: The Gathering Amonkhet expansion, bearing card number 80 and illustrated by Nils Hamm. As a Zombie Bat with a mana cost of {2}{B} and a mana value of 3, this card offers a versatile tactical option for players seeking flexible board presence. Its type line identifies it as a Creature — Zombie Bat, fitting into the dark, undead themes prevalent in the set's narrative. The card possesses the Flying ability, allowing it to bypass ground-based blockers and strike directly at opponents or their planeswalkers. Additionally, it features a activated ability that costs {1} to grant the creature Haste until the end of the turn. This means Blighted Bat can attack immediately upon entering the battlefield, providing surprise value or enabling quick responses to an opponent's threats. Its power and toughness of 2/1 make it a modest but effective unit, especially when leveraging its speed and evasion. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out individual cards like Blighted Bat to complete their sets or to build themed decks. For investors and hobbyists, owning specific cards from popular expansions can be a rewarding endeavor, preserving pieces of gaming history. Whether you are building a Commander deck, collecting for the lore, or seeking to complete your Amonkhet collection, finding the right cards is essential. This product page serves as a catalog entry for Blighted Bat, helping collectors identify and locate this card from the 2017 release.