The Curse of the Restless Dead is a rare black Aura Curse from Magic: The Gathering's 2021 Midnight Hunt Commander subset, offering a unique Zombie-creating effect.
Curse of the Restless Dead
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Midnight Hunt • Commander
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Curse of the Restless Dead is a rare black enchantment card from the 2021 Midnight Hunt Commander subset in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified as card number 18 with the MIC set code, this Aura Curse serves as a distinct addition to the Midnight Hunt collection for TCG enthusiasts. Designed by Brian Valeza, the card carries a mana cost of {2}{B} and a mana value of 3. As a black-only card, it fits specifically into decks focused on the black color identity. The card functions as an Enchantment — Aura Curse that attaches to a player rather than a creature or land. The gameplay effect centers on creating Zombie tokens. Whenever the enchanted player controls a land entering the battlefield, the controller of Curse of the Restless Dead creates a 2/2 black Zombie creature token with decayed. These tokens have specific limitations: they cannot block and must be sacrificed at the end of combat if they attack. This mechanic creates a dynamic interaction where land plays generate transient threats that can disrupt the opponent's board state before disappearing. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out cards from the Midnight Hunt Commander subset due to their curated nature and unique design elements. The Curse of the Restless Dead appeals to players who enjoy asymmetric gameplay and token strategies. Its inclusion in the Commander subset makes it particularly relevant for casual and competitive multiplayer formats where unique interactions drive deck construction. For those building collections of the Midnight Hunt expansion, this card represents a key piece of the set's narrative and mechanical identity. Its status as a rare card adds to its desirability among serious collectors and players looking to expand their library with distinctive enchantments. Whether you are completing the set or looking for powerful curses to include in your decks, Curse of the Restless Dead offers both aesthetic and mechanical value within the Magic: The Gathering universe.
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Curse of the Restless Dead
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Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Brian Valeza
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}
Enchantment — Aura Curse
B
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Enchant player Whenever a land enchanted player controls enters, you create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token with decayed. (It can't block. When it attacks, sacrifice it at end of combat.)











