The identity and gameplay mechanics of Liliana of the Dark Realms, card #97 from the 2012 Magic: The Gathering M13 release.
Liliana of the Dark Realms
2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic
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Liliana of the Dark Realms stands as a pivotal Legendary Planeswalker within the 2012 Magic: The Gathering M13 core set release. Identified by card number 97, this Mythic Rare card introduces a powerful black mana strategy centered around Swamp manipulation and creature control. Designed by artist D. Alexander Gregory, the card serves as a cornerstone for collectors seeking to complete the M13 catalog or build competitive black mana decks. The card’s gameplay revolves around its three distinct loyalty abilities. Its positive ability allows players to search their library for a Swamp card, facilitating faster mana development. The negative ability targets creatures, adjusting their power and toughness based on the number of Swamps in play, making it a versatile tool for board control. The ultimate ability grants an emblem that transforms controlled Swamps into potent sources of black mana, enabling explosive spell casting. For traders and investors in the Magic: The Gathering market, this product represents a key piece of the M13 era. Collectors often seek out specific variants of this card to enhance their sets, valuing the card’s historical significance in the evolution of Planeswalker mechanics. The M13 release remains a favorite among hobbyists for its balanced design and impactful card effects, making Liliana of the Dark Realms a enduring topic of discussion within the trading card community.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Liliana of the Dark Realms
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Mythic Rare
D. Alexander Gregory
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}{B}
Legendary Planeswalker — Liliana
3
B
Card Text
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+1: Search your library for a Swamp card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle. −3: Target creature gets +X/+X or -X/-X until end of turn, where X is the number of Swamps you control. −6: You get an emblem with "Swamps you control have '{T}: Add {B}{B}{B}{B}.'"
