The 2012 Dark Ascension foil card featuring the uncommon transform creature Afflicted Deserter // Werewolf Ransacker. A distinctive dual-faced card for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts.
Afflicted Deserter // Werewolf Ransacker
2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Dark Ascension
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Description
Among these innovative designs is card number 81, Afflicted Deserter // Werewolf Ransacker, an uncommon dual-faced creature that captures the set's thematic shift toward supernatural horror. This foil version adds a reflective finish to the card, enhancing its visual appeal for collectors who appreciate the tactile and aesthetic qualities of premium TCG prints. Afflicted Deserter // Werewolf Ransacker is a red Human Werewolf with a mana cost of {3}{R} and a power/toughness of 3/2 in its initial form. The card’s defining feature is its transform trigger: at the beginning of each upkeep, if the controller has not cast a spell during their previous turn, the creature transforms. This condition encourages strategic mana management and timing, making the card a compelling choice for players looking to build decks that reward patience and calculated aggression. The transformed side, Werewolf Ransacker, continues the creature’s identity as a Human Werewolf, maintaining the card’s type line while offering new strategic possibilities. The foil treatment highlights the card’s details, making it a standout piece in any Magic: The Gathering collection. For investors and hobbyists, this card represents a piece of TCG history from a pivotal era of the game, where mechanical innovation expanded the depth of deck-building and gameplay dynamics. Whether you are completing a set, building a competitive deck, or collecting rare foil variants, this card offers both gameplay utility and collector value. Its uncommon rarity ensures it remains accessible while still holding significance within the Dark Ascension set. The dual nature of the card provides a unique collecting experience, bridging the gap between strategic gameplay and aesthetic appreciation in the Magic: The Gathering universe.
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Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
David Palumbo
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{R}
Creature — Human Werewolf
3 / 2
R
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At the beginning of each upkeep, if no spells were cast last turn, transform this creature.
The rising of the first full moon eliminated any doubt as to the horrible truth lurking within.






