The 2012 Magic Online Promos release featuring the Hypnotic Specter foil card, catalog number 35040. This rare creature offers collectors a distinctive finish and unique gameplay mechanics.
Hypnotic Specter
2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic Online Promos
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The 2012 Magic Online Promos release includes the Hypnotic Specter foil card, identified by catalog number 35040. As a rare black creature, this card features the Flying ability and a triggered effect that forces an opponent to discard a random card whenever it deals combat damage. Designed by Douglas Shuler, the foil treatment adds a premium visual appeal that distinguishes this version from standard prints. Collectors of trading card games often seek this promo for its combination of rarity and functional design. The Hypnotic Specter remains a recognizable piece of Magic: The Gathering history, appealing to those who appreciate both the strategic depth of the game and the aesthetic value of foil finishes. Whether you are completing a specific set or adding to a personal archive, this card provides a tangible connection to the Magic Online platform's promotional history. The interplay of its mechanical ability and its foil finish makes it a notable item for serious enthusiasts. Browse the available listings to find the right copy for your collection, ensuring you secure a piece of this memorable 2012 release.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Hypnotic Specter
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Douglas Shuler
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{B}{B}
Creature — Specter
2 / 2
B
Card Text
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Flying Whenever this creature deals damage to an opponent, that player discards a card at random.
"There was no trace Of aught on that illumined face . . . ." —Samuel Taylor Coleridge, "Phantom"