# 2018 Magic: The Gathering Dominaria Promos #88s

> The 2018 Magic: The Gathering Dominaria Promos Dread Shade foil promo card (88s) is a Rare black creature designed by G-host Lee.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2018
- **Brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set**: Dominaria Promos
- **Card Number**: 88s
- **Featured**: Dread Shade
- **Game**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Rarity**: Rare
- **Mana cost**: {B}{B}{B}
- **Type**: Creature — Shade
- **Power / Toughness**: 3 / 3
- **Color**: B
- **Language**: English
- **Material**: Card Stock
- **Finish**: Foil

## Description

This product features the Dread Shade from the Magic: The Gathering 2018 Dominaria Promos set. Identified by card number 88s and set code PDOM, this Rare creature belongs to the Shade subtype. The card requires three black mana ({B}{B}{B}) to cast and enters the battlefield as a 3/3 creature. The Dread Shade includes a single activated ability allowing a player to pay one black mana to give it +1/+1 until end of turn. This mechanic provides flexible power for combat situations. The card was illustrated by G-host Lee, whose artwork accompanies the text referencing the Caligo Morass and the Vess estate from the Dominaria plane. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often target promotional variants for their distinct finishes and specific set origins. The foil treatment on this 2018 release distinguishes it from standard print runs. As a promo from the Dominaria block, this card holds a specific place in the broader history of the game's expansions. The card's black color identity and creature type make it a recognizable part of the Magic ecosystem. Its promotional status and foil finish appeal to those who appreciate the visual differences between standard and special edition cards. The card's specific attributes, including its mana cost and power/toughness, remain consistent across all copies of this product.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Dread Shade?

The Dread Shade requires three black mana ({B}{B}{B}) to cast. This mana cost places it in the middle range of creature costs for the game.

### Who illustrated the Dread Shade promo card?

G-host Lee is the artist credited with illustrating the Dread Shade card in the 2018 Dominaria Promos set.

### Is the Dread Shade a Rare card?

Yes, the Dread Shade is classified as a Rare card within the Dominaria Promos subset of Magic: The Gathering.

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