The Gatecrash expansion card Death's Approach, a Black Enchantment-Aura that applies -X/-X to an enchanted creature based on the controller's graveyard size.
2013 • Magic: The Gathering • Gatecrash
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Card number 62 in the 2013 Gatecrash expansion, Death's Approach is a Black Enchantment-Aura that offers a flexible removal option for players of the Magic trading card game. Designed by artist Terese Nielsen, this card features a mana cost of one generic mana, making it an efficient early-game tool for controlling the board state. The card's primary mechanic allows the controller to choose a value X equal to the number of creature cards in their own graveyard, applying that same amount of -X/-X to the enchanted creature. This synergy with graveyard strategies makes the card particularly appealing to players building decks centered on reanimation or recursion themes. As a Common rarity card, it is accessible for casual play and constructed formats where graveyard manipulation is a core strategy. The Gatecrash set itself explores the political conflict between Ravnican guilds, and this card reflects the Dimir guild's focus on death and subterfuge. Collectors often seek out individual cards from this era to complete their sets or to build specific archetypes that leverage the card's unique interaction with graveyard resources. Whether you are looking to enhance your competitive library or simply appreciate the intricate design of Magic's early 2010s expansions, this card remains a functional and thematic piece of the Gatecrash collection. Its straightforward rules text and powerful late-game potential ensure it remains a relevant choice for many Black-aligned strategies.
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Death's Approach
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Terese Nielsen
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English
{B}
Enchantment — Aura
B
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Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets -X/-X, where X is the number of creature cards in its controller's graveyard.
"It's cold in the grave, and the dead crave your warmth. Who are you to deny them?" —Strava, Dimir mage
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