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The Strangleroot Geist foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2012 Dark Ascension expansion, featuring the Undying mechanic and artwork by Jason Chan.

Strangleroot Geist

2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Dark Ascension

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Product Overview

Description

The Strangleroot Geist foil card, numbered 127 in the 2012 Dark Ascension set, represents a staple of early-game strategy for Magic: The Gathering players. This Uncommon Creature — Spirit card costs two green mana to cast and boasts the Haste keyword, allowing it to attack or use abilities immediately upon entering the battlefield. Its 2/1 power and toughness make it a flexible resource for aggressive decks. Beyond its immediate impact, the Geist features the Undying mechanic, a distinctive ability that keeps it relevant throughout the match. When this creature dies, if it has no +1/+1 counters on it, it returns to the battlefield under its owner's control with a +1/+1 counter on it. This recursive potential makes the card a valuable asset for collectors and players who appreciate resilient threats. The foil treatment adds a shimmering finish that distinguishes this version from the non-foil print, enhancing its visual appeal for display or collection. Flavor text hints at the haunting nature of these creatures, noting that geists of the hanged often haunt the tree on which they died. For Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts, owning this foil variant from the DKA set offers a tangible connection to this pivotal expansion. Whether you are building a competitive deck or curating a themed collection, the Strangleroot Geist foil card serves as an essential piece for those completing the Dark Ascension set and seeking versatile Spirit creatures. The combination of gameplay utility and aesthetic quality makes the Strangleroot Geist foil card a standout item for any serious collector of trading card games.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2012

Series

Dark Ascension

Card Number

#127

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Uncommon

Artist

Jason Chan

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{G}{G}

Type

Creature — Spirit

Power / Toughness

2 / 1

Color

G

Card Text

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Haste 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.)

Geists of the hanged often haunt the tree on which they died.

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What is the Undying mechanic in Magic: The Gathering?

Undying is a triggered ability that allows a creature to return to the battlefield from the graveyard when it dies, provided it had no +1/+1 counters on it at that time. When it returns, it enters with a +1/+1 counter, giving it increased power and toughness for subsequent turns.

Who illustrated the Strangleroot Geist card?

The Strangleroot Geist card was illustrated by Jason Chan, whose artwork is featured in the Dark Ascension set.

What is the mana cost and type of Strangleroot Geist?

Strangleroot Geist is a green Creature — Spirit with a mana cost of two green mana. It has a mana value of 2 and enters the battlefield with Haste, allowing it to act immediately.

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