Collect the 2003 Magic: The Gathering Legions Bane of the Living foil card. This rare Insect creature features the versatile morph mechanic, offering strategic depth for TCG collectors and players.
Bane of the Living
2003 • Magic: The Gathering • Legions
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Description
Issued by Wizards of the Coast, this foil version stands out for its shimmering finish, appealing to collectors who appreciate the aesthetic and tactile qualities of premium TCG printing from the early 2000s era. Designed by artist Justin Sweet, the card depicts a formidable Insect creature that embodies the dark, war-torn themes characteristic of the Legions block. For collectors and players, Bane of the Living offers a unique strategic profile within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game ecosystem. With a mana cost of {2}{B}{B} and a power/toughness of 4/3, it serves as a resilient presence on the battlefield. The card’s defining feature is its morph ability, allowing players to cast it face-down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. This adds a layer of bluffing and tactical flexibility, as the creature can be turned face-up later in the game by paying its morph cost. When revealed, Bane of the Living triggers a devastating effect: all opposing creatures receive -X/-X until end of turn, where X is the mana value paid to turn it face-up. This mechanic makes it a powerful board-clearing tool, capable of dismantling an opponent's army with the right investment. Whether you are building a themed collection or seeking versatile cards for your deck, this rare foil remains a notable item for Magic: The Gathering fans.
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Bane of the Living
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Justin Sweet
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{B}{B}
Creature — Insect
4 / 3
B
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Morph {X}{B}{B} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.) When this creature is turned face up, all creatures get -X/-X until end of turn.
