The 1993 Limited Edition Alpha Magic: The Gathering card Scathe Zombies (Card #125), a foundational black creature designed by Jesper Myrfors.
Scathe Zombies
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Limited Edition Alpha
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Released in 1993 as part of the Limited Edition Alpha set, Scathe Zombies (Card #125) is a foundational creature in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Jesper Myrfors, this Common card features a mana cost of {2}{B} and represents a 2/2 Zombie creature. As one of the original black creatures, it helped define the dark aesthetic of early Magic gameplay. Collectors value this card for its historical significance in the first print run of the game. The Limited Edition Alpha set remains a cornerstone for vintage Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts. Scathe Zombies offers a tangible connection to the game's inception, appealing to both new players and seasoned collectors interested in the evolution of the format. For those building a vintage collection, this card represents a key piece of gaming history. Scathe Zombies stands as a testament to the creative vision of the game's early days.
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Scathe Zombies
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Jesper Myrfors
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}
Creature — Zombie
2 / 2
B
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"They groaned, they stirred, they all uprose,/ Nor spake, nor moved their eyes;/ It had been strange, even in a dream,/ To have seen those dead men rise."/ —Samuel Coleridge, "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner"