Restless Bones

Description

Released in 2006 as part of the Guildpact expansion, Restless Bones is a common black creature card designated as card number 58 in the set. This Magic: The Gathering trading card game card depicts a Skeleton with a mana cost of two black mana and one generic mana, resulting in a mana value of three. As a low-cost unit, it fits into black-based strategies that focus on resource manipulation and board control during the mid-game. The card’s primary ability allows the controller to tap it and pay three generic mana plus one black mana to grant a target creature swampwalk until the end of the turn. This effect prevents the creature from being blocked as long as the defending player controls a Swamp land, providing a tactical advantage in games where land base diversity is a factor. Additionally, Restless Bones possesses a regeneration ability that costs one generic mana and one black mana. This defensive trigger allows the creature to survive lethal damage or removal spells, making it a resilient piece in attrition-heavy matchups. Designed by Glenn Fabry, the card contributes to the Guildpact aesthetic, which explores the intricate political and magical relationships between the five guilds of Ravnica. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering, this card represents a staple of the black color identity, offering both mechanical utility and nostalgic value for those who played during the block's era. Whether used for deck building or as a piece of set completion, Restless Bones remains a recognizable component of the Guildpact roster.