Gravebreaker Lamia

Description

The Gravebreaker Lamia stands out in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game as a formidable black enchantment creature with distinct strategic utility. Released as part of the Magic Online Promos series in 2020, this card carries the unique identifier 79967 and is classified as a Rare find for dedicated collectors. Illustrated by Lius Lasahido, the card represents a specific era of digital-first promotional releases that bridge the gap between the online platform and physical collecting habits. As an Enchantment Creature — Snake Lamia, the Gravebreaker Lamia brings a mana value of five to the battlefield, requiring a significant investment of four generic mana and one black mana to cast. Its 4/4 power and toughness make it a resilient presence on the board, while its abilities offer deep strategic value. The creature possesses lifelink, ensuring that damage it deals also heals its controller, which helps stabilize games in aggressive matchups. Upon entering the battlefield, it allows the player to search their library for a card, place it directly into their graveyard, and then shuffle the library. This ability facilitates graveyard-based strategies by ensuring key resources are available for future spells. Perhaps its most defining feature is the reduction in casting costs for spells originating from the graveyard. This mechanic synergizes heavily with decks that utilize the graveyard as a secondary hand, allowing for more efficient use of powerful cards. The card's identity as a Snake Lamia adds a unique flavor to black creature types, appealing to those who appreciate the lore and mechanics of the Magic: The Gathering universe. Whether building a collection focused on promo exclusives or studying the evolution of graveyard mechanics, this card remains a notable entry in the 2020 release cycle.