The Foul Familiar trading card from Magic: The Gathering's 1995 Ice Age expansion. This Black Spirit creature offers strategic depth for collectors and players alike.
Foul Familiar
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Ice Age
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The Foul Familiar stands as a distinct creature card within the Magic: The Gathering Ice Age expansion, originally released in 1995. Identified as card number 126, this Common rarity card features an illustration by Anson Maddocks and belongs to the black mana color identity. As a Spirit creature, it brings a unique mechanical presence to the game, defined by its inability to block opponents' attacks. Its ability allows the controller to return it to its owner's hand by paying one life, offering a tactical option for resource management during gameplay. For collectors, this card represents a tangible piece of Magic: The Gathering history, capturing the design philosophy and artistic style of the mid-90s era. Whether you are building a nostalgic collection or seeking specific cards for your library, this product serves as a valuable addition. The Foul Familiar's combination of evocative artwork and functional gameplay mechanics continues to attract attention from those who value both the aesthetic and strategic aspects of the trading card game.
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Foul Familiar
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Anson Maddocks
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}
Creature — Spirit
3 / 1
B
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This creature can't block. {B}, Pay 1 life: Return this creature to its owner's hand.
"Serve me, and live forever." —Lim-Dûl, the Necromancer
