Debtors' Knell is a rare black-white enchantment from the 2006 Magic: The Gathering Guildpact set, known for its unique ability to return creatures from graveyards to the battlefield.
Debtors' Knell
2006 • Magic: The Gathering • Guildpact
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Debtors' Knell, identified as card number 141 in the Guildpact expansion, is a notable rare enchantment card from Magic: The Gathering released in 2006. Created by artist Kev Walker, this card bridges white and black mana colors, allowing players to pay its cost using either type. With a mana value of seven, it requires a significant investment of resources to cast, reflecting its powerful impact on the game state. The card’s primary function revolves around graveyard synergy. At the beginning of the controller's upkeep, Debtors' Knell allows them to target a creature card from any graveyard and place it directly onto the battlefield under their control. This mechanic enables strategic recovery of key pieces, turning the graveyard into a secondary hand. Collectors often seek this card for its versatility in formats that permit such powerful recursion effects. Guildpact, released in 2006, expanded the Magic universe by exploring the political and magical alliances between the five guilds of Ravnica. As part of this set, Debtors' Knell represents the intricate design philosophy of the time, focusing on complex interactions between card types and zones. For TCG enthusiasts, owning this card is a nod to a pivotal era in the game's history, where deep strategic layers were introduced to challenge players. Whether you are building a set completion collection or hunting for powerful gameplay tools, Debtors' Knell remains a significant piece of Magic: The Gathering lore and mechanics. Its enduring design and utility make it a staple in the conversation of rare cards from the mid-2000s expansions.
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Debtors' Knell
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Kev Walker
Card Stock
English
{4}{W/B}{W/B}{W/B}
Enchantment
B, W
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({W/B} can be paid with either {W} or {B}.) At the beginning of your upkeep, put target creature card from a graveyard onto the battlefield under your control.
One moment, conscious only of a sense of repose. The next moment, hearing the trudge of his own footsteps. He sighed and squinted into the glare ahead.
