Dread Summons

Description

Dread Summons is a black sorcery card from the 2017 Magic: The Gathering Commander Anthology set. Identified as card number 56 in the Commander Anthology (CMA) series, this rare card offers a unique engine for players who enjoy graveyard interaction and token generation. The card features artwork by Izzy and includes flavor text attributed to the iconic planeswalker Liliana Vess, grounding the card in the game's established lore. The mechanics of Dread Summons revolve around the milling action, where a player puts the top X cards of their library into their graveyard. For every creature card found in that graveyard during this process, the player creates a tapped 2/2 black Zombie creature token. This design encourages strategic deck building focused on creature density within the library, turning the graveyard into a resource rather than a discard pile. It is a staple for commanders that benefit from token production or graveyard synergy. Collectors value this card for its place in the Commander Anthology, a collection designed specifically for the Commander format. Dread Summons represents the black mana identity well, offering control elements mixed with aggressive token deployment. As a regular rare, it serves as a foundational piece for players constructing decks around zombie themes or milling strategies. Its inclusion in the Commander Anthology ensures it remains relevant for both gameplay and collection purposes.