Animate Dead

Description

The 1994 Foreign Black Border release of Animate Dead stands as a foundational piece of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game history. Printed in French and designated as card number 93, this Uncommon Aura enchantment was illustrated by Anson Maddocks. The card features a mana cost of {1}{B} and possesses a mana value of 2, utilizing black mana to influence gameplay. Its type line identifies it as an Enchantment — Aura, with the Aura subtype defining its attachment mechanics. The rules text describes a unique interaction where the Aura initially enchants a creature card in a graveyard. Upon entering the battlefield, it shifts to enchant a creature put onto the battlefield with the Aura, returning the enchanted creature card to the battlefield under your control. A secondary effect grants the enchanted creature -1/-0, while a final clause ensures that if the Aura leaves the battlefield, the controller of that creature must sacrifice it. This French print is part of the Foreign Black Border series, a distinct era of early Magic production. Collectors interested in the linguistic diversity of early TCG prints or the strategic history of black mana strategies often target this card number and set combination. This 1994 Magic: The Gathering card is part of the Foreign Black Border set, featuring the enchantment Animate Dead as card number 93.