This product is the foil version of Scion of Darkness, card #79 from the 2003 Magic: The Gathering Legions expansion, featuring a rare Avatar creature with unique graveyard interaction.
Scion of Darkness
2003 • Magic: The Gathering • Legions
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The Scion of Darkness foil card (#79) stands as a formidable presence within the 2003 Magic: The Gathering Legions expansion. As an eight-mana black Avatar creature, this card offers significant board impact for collectors interested in the game's strategic depth. Beyond its collectible value, the card is renowned for its potent gameplay mechanics. It possesses the Trample ability, allowing excess damage to reach players, while its activated effect enables the controller to retrieve a creature from an opponent's graveyard. Additionally, the Cycling mechanic provides flexibility, allowing players to discard the card for a new draw. These features make it a staple in competitive play and a favorite among builders focusing on black mana strategies. For collectors, this release represents a key piece of Magic: The Gathering history. Owning the foil variant of Scion of Darkness adds a touch of prestige to any collection, appealing to those who appreciate both the artistic and mechanical legacy of the early 2000s. It serves as an excellent addition for investors and hobbyists looking to diversify their holdings with iconic cards from this pivotal year.
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Card Details
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Featured
Scion of Darkness
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Mark Zug
Card Stock
English
Foil
{5}{B}{B}{B}
Creature — Avatar
6 / 6
B
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Trample Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may put target creature card from that player's graveyard onto the battlefield under your control. Cycling {3} ({3}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)