The Nearheath Stalker foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2012 Dark Ascension expansion. This Vampire Rogue features the Undying mechanic and is a key piece for set completion.
Nearheath Stalker
2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Dark Ascension
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The Nearheath Stalker is a five-mana Vampire Rogue from Magic: The Gathering's 2012 Dark Ascension expansion, identified as card number 100 in the DKA set. Illustrated by Michael C. Hayes, this common card features a distinctive foil treatment that appeals to finish-focused collectors. In gameplay, the creature relies on its Undying ability, which allows it to return to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter if it dies without one already on it, making it a resilient presence in many Vampire-themed decks. For players of Magic: The Gathering, the Dark Ascension set captures the transition from Ravnica to the plane of Zendikar, bringing a darker, more urgent tone to the franchise. The Nearheath Stalker fits perfectly into this aesthetic, offering a straightforward yet strategic creature that embodies the set's themes of survival and undeath. Collectors often seek out foil versions of common cards to complete their set collections or to add unique visual pieces to their display cases. Whether you are completing the Dark Ascension set or looking to enhance your Vampire tribe, this card offers both mechanical utility and aesthetic value for dedicated Magic: The Gathering fans.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Nearheath Stalker
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Michael C. Hayes
Card Stock
English
Foil
{4}{R}
Creature — Vampire Rogue
4 / 1
R
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Undying (When this creature dies, if it had no +1/+1 counters on it, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control with a +1/+1 counter on it.)
"Do not speak of this to the elders. They look unfavorably upon my indulgences."