The 2013 M14 Festering Newt foil card (#98) is a 1/1 Black Salamander creature from Magic: The Gathering, featuring a unique ability that weakens opponent's creatures upon its death.
Festering Newt
2013 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic
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Description
The Festering Newt, card number 98 from the 2013 Magic Core Set 2014 (M14), represents a staple of early-game board control in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. As a common foil creature, this 1/1 Black Salamander offers efficient mana value while delivering impactful removal potential. Illustrated by Eric Deschamps, the foil finish adds a layer of visual appeal that collectors appreciate, making it a desirable addition for those seeking high-quality versions of classic staples. In gameplay, the Festering Newt triggers a powerful effect when it leaves the battlefield. When this creature dies, it targets a creature an opponent controls and reduces its power and toughness by one until the end of the turn. This disruption can be decisive in closing out games or protecting your own board state. Furthermore, if you control a Bogbrew Witch, the Newt's ability escalates significantly, dealing four points of damage to the targeted creature instead of one. This synergy highlights the card's role in black-based aggressive or control decks that leverage creature sacrifice or removal tactics. Whether you are building a competitive deck or expanding your Magic: The Gathering collection, this card provides a blend of utility and aesthetic value.
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Festering Newt
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Eric Deschamps
Card Stock
English
Foil
{B}
Creature — Salamander
1 / 1
B
Card Text
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When this creature dies, target creature an opponent controls gets -1/-1 until end of turn. That creature gets -4/-4 instead if you control a creature named Bogbrew Witch.
Its back bubbles like a witch's cauldron, and it smells just as vile.
