Cradle of the Accursed

Description

Cradle of the Accursed, designated as card number 241, is a Common land card from Magic: The Gathering's 2017 Amonkhet set. Designed by Noah Bradley, this foil print adds a distinct shimmer to the card's surface, appealing to collectors who appreciate the aesthetic contrast between the metallic finish and the card's thematic desert environment. As a Desert-type land, it provides a foundational mechanic for decks seeking to leverage the set's graveyard and sacrifice strategies. The card allows players to tap it for colorless mana, while its secondary ability permits sacrificing the land to create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token. This dual utility makes it a staple for builders looking to complete the Amonkhet set or integrate its specific synergies into their collections. For hobbyists, the foil treatment offers a tangible connection to the era's design philosophy, where even common cards received special finishes to enhance their desirability. Whether you are focusing on set completion or the broader narrative of Amonkhet, this foil edition stands as a key piece for understanding the set's mechanical depth. Collectors often seek out these cards to round out their Amonkhet collections, valuing the foil variant for its visual impact and historical significance within the game's timeline.