The 2005 Friday Night Magic release featuring the rare foil Blastoderm card. A distinctive 5/5 Beast with unique evasion mechanics for TCG enthusiasts.
Blastoderm
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Friday Night Magic
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Released in 2005 as part of the Friday Night Magic set, this Magic: The Gathering trading card game card captures the essence of the era’s competitive design philosophy. Identified by card number 4 and set code F05, Blastoderm is a green Creature — Beast that commands attention with its substantial 5/5 power and toughness stats. The card’s mana cost of {2}{G}{G} positions it as a formidable presence on the battlefield, requiring three green mana sources to cast effectively. What makes this product particularly interesting to collectors is its unique combination of protective and temporary mechanics. Blastoderm possesses Shroud, preventing opponents from targeting it with spells or abilities, while also featuring Fading 3. This means the creature enters the battlefield with three fade counters and loses one at the start of each upkeep; if it cannot pay the cost, it is sacrificed. This ephemeral nature adds a layer of strategic depth that appeals to players who appreciate calculated risk in their deck builds. The foil treatment enhances its visual appeal, making it a standout piece for those tracking rare finishes from this promotional set. Whether you are a seasoned Magic: The Gathering veteran or a new collector exploring the 2005 era, adding this card to your collection offers a tangible connection to a pivotal time in the game's history. The artwork by Eric Peterson complements the beast’s imposing physical presence, further elevating its desirability among hobbyists.
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Blastoderm
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Eric Peterson
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{G}{G}
Creature — Beast
5 / 5
G
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Shroud (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities.) Fading 3 (This creature enters with three fade counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a fade counter from it. If you can't, sacrifice it.)