The Bane of the Living, card number 104 from Magic: The Gathering's 2019 Commander release, a key creature for collectors of strategic trading cards.
Bane of the Living
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander
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The Bane of the Living is a distinct Creature — Insect from the Magic: The Gathering Commander series, released in 2019. Identified as card number 104 in the C19 set, this Black mana card offers strategic depth through its morph ability. Players can cast the card face down as a 2/2 creature for a reduced cost, revealing its true power later in the game. When flipped, it forces all opposing creatures to receive a -X/-X penalty, making it a formidable presence on the battlefield. Designed by Filip Burburan, the card captures the essence of the Commander format's flexible gameplay. Collectors value this card for its iconic art and versatile mechanics within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game ecosystem. Whether adding to a themed collection or seeking versatile pieces for deck building, this product represents a significant part of the 2019 Commander expansion. It serves as an essential component for enthusiasts exploring the rich lore and strategic possibilities of the Insect subtype in the Magic universe.
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Bane of the Living
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Filip Burburan
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}{B}
Creature — Insect
4 / 3
B
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Morph {X}{B}{B} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.) When this creature is turned face up, all creatures get -X/-X until end of turn.