The 1997 Magic: The Gathering Fifth Edition release with this common black mana card. Ideal for collectors completing sets or building affordable decks.
Initiates of the Ebon Hand
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Fifth Edition
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Initiates of the Ebon Hand stands as a foundational piece of the 1997 Magic: The Gathering Fifth Edition set, identified by card number 169s. This common black creature provides essential mana acceleration, allowing players to add black mana to their resources with a simple tap ability. While the effect includes a self-sacrifice clause if activated repeatedly in a single turn, its low mana cost makes it a reliable tool for early-game strategy. For collectors, this card represents a tangible connection to the early days of the trading card game, where simple mechanics drove complex gameplay. Whether you are hunting for specific set completions or simply admire the history of the Ebon Hand faction, this card offers a direct link to the strategic depth that defined the era.
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Initiates of the Ebon Hand
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Kaja Foglio
Card Stock
English
{B}
Creature — Cleric
1 / 1
B
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{1}: Add {B}. If this ability has been activated four or more times this turn, sacrifice this creature at the beginning of the next end step.