What is the Battle Royale Box Set?

The Battle Royale Box Set is a limited-edition Magic: The Gathering product released in 1999. It features a distinct design and border style that differentiates it from standard expansion sets, making it highly sought after by collectors.

What does the Cackling Fiend do in gameplay?

The Cackling Fiend is a black Zombie creature that costs {2}{B}{B} to cast. When it enters the battlefield, its ability requires each opponent to discard a card from their hand, providing immediate disruption.

How rare is this card?

The Cackling Fiend is printed as a Common card within the Battle Royale Box Set. While it is not a high-rarity print, its limited availability due to the box set's exclusive nature makes it valuable for set completionists.

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The 1999 Magic: The Gathering Cackling Fiend is a distinctive Common card from the Battle Royale Box Set, known for its aggressive discard trigger upon entering the battlefield.

Cackling Fiend

1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Battle Royale Box Set

1999 Magic: The Gathering Battle Royale Box Set

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The 1999 Magic: The Gathering Cackling Fiend represents a unique artifact from the Battle Royale Box Set, a limited-edition release that defined the game's early era. Numbered 11 in the set and bearing the BRB code, this Common creature card features the iconic art by Brian Despain. As a black Zombie with a mana value of 4, the card offers a strategic advantage by forcing each opponent to discard a card when it enters the battlefield. This mechanic makes it a memorable piece for collectors who appreciate the early design philosophy of Magic: The Gathering. Adding the Cackling Fiend to a collection allows enthusiasts to explore the deeper lore of the game's undead themes and the competitive dynamics of the late 1990s. The card’s straightforward yet impactful effect continues to resonate with fans of vintage TCGs. Whether you are building a vintage library or focusing on specific set completions, this product serves as a tangible link to the game's foundational years. The Battle Royale Box Set remains a prized component for serious investors and hobbyists alike, and the Cackling Fiend stands out as a key identifier within that collection.

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Catalog Profile

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Year

1999

Brand

Magic: The Gathering

Series

Battle Royale Box Set

Card Number

#11

Featured Subject

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Featured

Cackling Fiend

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Common

Artist

Brian Despain

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{2}{B}{B}

Type

Creature — Zombie

Power / Toughness

2 / 1

Color

Card Text

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When this creature enters, each opponent discards a card.

Its windpipe is only the first to amplify its maddening laughter.