The foundational history of Magic: The Gathering with the 1994 Foreign Black Border Zombie Master card, a key Rare creature from the set's initial release.
Zombie Master
1994 • Magic: The Gathering • Foreign Black Border
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Released in 1994 as part of the Foreign Black Border set, the Zombie Master (card number 138) remains a cornerstone for collectors of early Magic: The Gathering. Designed by Jeff A. Menges, this Rare black creature card helped define the strategic depth of the game's inaugural year. With a mana cost of {1}{B}{B}, the Zombie Master offers significant utility for players seeking to control the board state. The card’s abilities allow other Zombie creatures to ignore the effects of Swamps and provide a regeneration option for the permanent itself, making it a valuable asset in decks built around the Zombie subtype. For investors and hobbyists, the Foreign Black Border series represents a critical era in TCG history, marking the transition of Magic from a niche game to a global phenomenon. Collecting cards from this subset provides insight into the mechanical evolution of the franchise. Whether you are building a comprehensive set or focusing on specific creature types, this card serves as a tangible link to the origins of competitive card gaming.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Zombie Master
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Jeff A. Menges
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}{B}
Creature — Zombie
2 / 3
B
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Other Zombie creatures have swampwalk. (They can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Swamp.) Other Zombies have "{B}: Regenerate this permanent."