The 1993 Limited Edition Beta release of Animate Dead #93, a foundational black mana enchantment in Magic: The Gathering history.
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Limited Edition Beta
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Released in 1993 as part of the Limited Edition Beta set, Animate Dead (card number 93) stands as a cornerstone of early Magic: The Gathering design. This uncommon black mana card introduced a unique mechanical innovation that would influence future game development. As an Enchantment — Aura with a mana cost of {1}{B}, it offered players the ability to target a creature card in a graveyard. The card’s effect allowed the enchanted creature to return to the battlefield under the caster's control. Upon entering play, the Aura lost its graveyard-targeting capability and gained the ability to attach to creatures already on the battlefield. A critical clause dictated that if the Aura left the battlefield, the controlled creature had to be sacrificed. Additionally, the enchanted creature received a -1/-0 modifier, balancing its powerful resurrection capability with a strategic drawback. Designed by Anson Maddocks, this card is a key piece for collectors of vintage Magic: The Gathering. The Limited Edition Beta print run is highly regarded for its historical significance and distinct aesthetic. For investors and hobbyists, owning a copy of Animate Dead provides a tangible connection to the genesis of the trading card game. It remains a sought-after card for those interested in the evolution of game mechanics and the early days of competitive play.
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Featured
Animate Dead
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Anson Maddocks
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}
Enchantment — Aura
B
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Enchant creature card in a graveyard When this Aura enters, if it's on the battlefield, it loses "enchant creature card in a graveyard" and gains "enchant creature put onto the battlefield with this Aura." Return enchanted creature card to the battlefield under your control and attach this Aura to it. When this Aura leaves the battlefield, that creature's controller sacrifices it. Enchanted creature gets -1/-0.
