The Starved Rusalka trading card from Magic: The Gathering's Guildpact set. This 2006 release offers a unique gameplay mechanic for collectors and players alike.
Starved Rusalka
2006 • Magic: The Gathering • Guildpact
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The Starved Rusalka is a distinct creature card from the Magic: The Gathering Guildpact expansion, released in 2006. As card number 97 in the set, this Uncommon rarity piece holds a specific place for completists seeking to finish their Guildpact collection. Designed by artist Dany Orizio, the card represents the white mana color identity and serves as a key component in strategies focused on resource management and life gain. Starved Rusalka stands out for its straightforward yet impactful ability: by sacrificing a creature, the controller can gain one life. This mechanic appeals to players who value tactical sacrifice strategies within the game's broader ecosystem. For investors and hobbyists, the Guildpact era remains a significant chapter in Magic history. The Starved Rusalka card offers a tangible connection to this period, allowing collectors to preserve a piece of gaming history. Whether you are building a vintage deck or expanding your Magic: The Gathering trading card game collection, this card provides both nostalgic value and functional gameplay utility.
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Starved Rusalka
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Dany Orizio
Card Stock
English
{G}
Creature — Spirit
1 / 1
G
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{G}, Sacrifice a creature: You gain 1 life.
"No more wretched fate is there than to waste away. If you are slain, your ghost may at least avenge itself upon your killer. But what release is there for one slain by Time?" —Ilromov, traveling storyteller