The Devouring Swarm foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2011 M12 core set. This common black insect creature features the flying keyword and a sacrifice ability.
Devouring Swarm
2011 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic
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The Devouring Swarm foil card, identified as number 91 in the 2011 Magic: The Gathering M12 core set, represents a staple of the black mana color pie. As a common creature with a mana value of three, this card offers accessible gameplay mechanics for decks focusing on sacrifice strategies. The card features the flying keyword, allowing it to evade most ground-based blockers, while its activated ability grants +1/+1 power and toughness until end of turn when a creature is sacrificed. This dual utility makes it a flexible tool for both aggressive and control-oriented builds within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game ecosystem. Collectors often seek out the foil treatment for its shimmering finish, which enhances the visual appeal of Wayne England’s illustration of the insectoid entity. For investors and hobbyists alike, this product serves as a tangible piece of gaming history, bridging the gap between casual play and serious collection. The combination of its functional design and aesthetic foil variant ensures it remains a noteworthy addition to any Magic: The Gathering portfolio.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Devouring Swarm
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Wayne England
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{B}{B}
Creature — Insect
2 / 1
B
Card Text
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Flying Sacrifice a creature: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.
Their arrival is heralded by the deafening hum of ten thousand wings. Their departure is marked by the silence of the dead.