The Festering Newt is a Black creature card from the 2017 Iconic Masters set, featuring a potent ability that weakens opposing targets upon its defeat.
Festering Newt
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Iconic Masters
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The Festering Newt, identified as card number 90 in the 2017 Iconic Masters expansion, remains a notable piece of Magic: The Gathering history for collectors and players alike. As a low-cost Black creature, this card offers strategic depth through its triggered ability, which allows the controller to reduce the power and toughness of an opponent's creature when the Newt is removed from play. This mechanic becomes even more formidable if the controller also commands a Bogbrew Witch, turning the Newt's demise into a significant tactical advantage. For those building collections of the Iconic Masters set, the Festering Newt represents a key interactive element of the game's design philosophy during that era. Its straightforward yet impactful rules text makes it a favorite among enthusiasts who appreciate functional art in their collections. Whether you are looking to complete your Iconic Masters portfolio or add a versatile card to your library, the Festering Newt stands out for its clever design and enduring utility within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
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Festering Newt
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Eric Deschamps
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English
{B}
Creature — Salamander
1 / 1
B
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When this creature dies, target creature an opponent controls gets -1/-1 until end of turn. That creature gets -4/-4 instead if you control a creature named Bogbrew Witch.
Its back bubbles like a witch's cauldron, and it smells just as vile.