Nightbird's Clutches is a Common Sorcery from the 2011 Innistrad expansion, featuring the Flashback mechanic for graveyard utility.
Nightbird's Clutches
2011 • Magic: The Gathering • Innistrad
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Nightbird's Clutches, numbered 154 in the 2011 Innistrad expansion, serves as a foundational red Sorcery for Magic: The Gathering players seeking graveyard synergy. This Common card allows the caster to prevent up to two target creatures from blocking during the current turn, providing immediate tactical advantage in combat. Beyond its initial spell effect, the card is distinguished by its Flashback ability, which permits casting from the graveyard for {3}{R}. This dual utility makes it a valuable tool for decks focused on recursion and resource management, allowing players to extend the card's impact long after it has been played or discarded. Designed by Jason A. Engle, the card represents the core mechanics that defined this era of the trading card game. Collectors often seek out specific cards from this set to complete their collections or to build competitive decks that leverage the unique interactions available in the Innistrad block. The card's red mana identity aligns it with aggressive and midrange strategies, appealing to players who enjoy controlling the battlefield through disruption and timing. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering, maintaining a complete set of Innistrad cards is a popular pursuit. Nightbird's Clutches is an essential component for those looking to round out their collection of this iconic expansion. Whether you are a veteran player looking to refresh your library or a new collector exploring the depth of the game's history, this card offers a glimpse into the strategic complexity that Magic is known for. The product represents a tangible piece of gaming history, preserving the design and mechanics that have shaped the game's competitive landscape over the years.
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Nightbird's Clutches
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Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Jason A. Engle
Card Stock
English
{1}{R}
Sorcery
R
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Up to two target creatures can't block this turn. Flashback {3}{R} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)
Shiny polished silver can ward off many creatures, but it attracts others.







