Bog Wraith, card #17 from Magic: The Gathering's 1996 Introductory Two-Player Set. This uncommon creature features the distinctive Swampwalk ability.
Bog Wraith
1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Introductory Two-Player Set
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As an uncommon black creature, this card features the Swampwalk ability, allowing it to bypass blocking if the opponent controls a Swamp land. Designed by Jeff A. Menges, the card captures the dark, gothic aesthetic that defined early Magic sets, making it a memorable piece for collectors of vintage TCG history. For enthusiasts of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards, Bog Wraith represents a pivotal era in the franchise's evolution. Collectors often seek out pieces from the Introductory Two-Player Set to complete their historical archives or to appreciate the foundational mechanics that shaped future expansions. The card's unique interaction with Swamp lands adds strategic depth, appealing to players who value tactical gameplay alongside nostalgic design. Whether you are building a collection of early Magic artifacts or exploring the roots of the Black mana color, Bog Wraith offers a tangible connection to the game's origins. By focusing on catalog-identity facts, we help you identify the exact card number, set, and rarity without the noise of transient inventory data.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Bog Wraith
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Jeff A. Menges
Card Stock
English
{3}{B}
Creature — Wraith
3 / 3
B
Card Text
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Swampwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Swamp.)
'Twas in the bogs of Cannelbrae My mate did meet an early grave 'Twas nothing left for us to save In the peat-filled bogs of Cannelbrae.
