The Balduvian Dead foil card from Magic: The Gathering's Masters Edition II, a staple Zombie creature for graveyard-focused strategies.
Balduvian Dead
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Masters Edition II
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The Balduvian Dead stands as a pivotal creature in the Magic: The Gathering Masters Edition II collection, specifically recognized as card number 79. Released in 2008, this foil printing offers collectors a distinct aesthetic appeal that complements its functional role within the game's complex mechanics. As a Zombie with a mana value of four, the card requires a significant mana investment, reflecting its power in controlling the board state through graveyard interactions. For players and collectors alike, the Balduvian Dead is renowned for its ability to manipulate the graveyard. By exiling a creature card from the graveyard, players can create a Graveborn token that enters the battlefield with haste and deals damage before being sacrificed. This unique mechanic makes it a favorite among those who build decks centered around recursion and sacrifice strategies. The foil finish adds a layer of visual prestige, making it a desirable addition to any Masters Edition II set completion. We provide a platform where enthusiasts can explore diverse inventories of vintage and modern cards, ensuring that collectors have access to the pieces they need to complete their collections. Whether you are looking to enhance your deck's power level or add a visually striking foil to your binder, the Balduvian Dead represents a significant piece of TCG history. Its enduring popularity stems from its reliable effect and the nostalgic value of the Masters Edition II series, which reprints classic cards with updated artistic treatments and foil finishes for modern play.
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Balduvian Dead
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Mike Kimble
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{B}
Creature — Zombie
2 / 3
B
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{2}{R}, Exile a creature card from your graveyard: Create a 3/1 black and red Graveborn creature token with haste. Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step.








