The 2008 Magic: The Gathering Eventide expansion with this Soot Imp trading card. An uncommon black creature featuring flying and unique life-loss mechanics.
Soot Imp
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Eventide
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Identified as card number 43, this uncommon black creature card offers a blend of classic evasion and strategic disruption. Designed by Jesper Ejsing, the card captures the whimsical yet ominous tone that defined the Eventide era, appealing to fans of the game's rich lore and intricate mechanics. Soot Imp is a three-mana creature with the Imp subtype, sporting the Flying ability to evade ground-based defenses. Its standout feature is its triggered ability: whenever a player casts a nonblack spell, that player loses 1 life. This mechanic rewards players who maintain a mono-black strategy while punishing opponents who diversify their spell choices. For collectors, the Soot Imp represents a key piece of the Eventide puzzle, valued for its clever design and thematic consistency. Whether you are building a competitive deck around mono-black strategies or assembling a complete set of Eventide cards, this product adds significant value to your collection. Completing your Eventide collection ensures you have access to all the unique interactions and design elements that make this set a favorite among long-time players and new collectors alike.
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Soot Imp
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Jesper Ejsing
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}{B}
Creature — Imp
1 / 2
B
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Flying Whenever a player casts a nonblack spell, that player loses 1 life.
"If one gets in your chimney, you're going to need a long wick and a barrel of bangstuff to get it out." —Hob Heddil
