Etrata, the Silencer

Description

Designed by Bastien L. Deharme, this Magic: The Gathering trading card game card presents a legendary Vampire Assassin with a mana cost of {2}{U}{B} and a power and toughness of 3/5. The foil finish adds a premium tactile quality that appeals to collectors who value aesthetic presentation alongside gameplay utility. Etrata, the Silencer offers a distinct strategic profile within the Black and Blue color identity. Her abilities revolve around evasion and resource denial. The creature cannot be blocked by opposing creatures, ensuring that her damage reaches the opponent directly. When Etrata deals combat damage to a player, she exiles a target creature they control and places a hit counter on that card. This mechanic creates a long-term threat, as a player loses the game if they own three or more exiled cards with hit counters. Once her effect resolves, Etrata’s owner shuffles her back into their library, allowing for potential recursion in future turns. For Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts, this promo card represents a significant piece of the Guilds of Ravnica block. The combination of the Vampire Assassin subtype with the legendary supertype makes it a standout inclusion for themed decks and collections. The 170s designation distinguishes it within the promotional subset, making it a specific target for completists. Whether building a competitive deck around exile strategies or simply expanding a library of legendary creatures, this card provides both mechanical depth and visual appeal. The foil treatment enhances its display value, making it a desirable addition to any organized play collection or personal archive of Ravnica-era cards.