The Dread Specter is an Uncommon black creature from the 1996 Mirage expansion of Magic: The Gathering, numbered 119 in the base set.
Dread Specter
1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Mirage
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Released in 1996 as part of the Mirage expansion, the Dread Specter holds a distinct place in Magic: The Gathering history. Numbered 119 in the Mirage base set, this black creature card is classified as an Uncommon rarity within the Mirage expansion. Designed by Kathryn Rathke, the card features a mana cost of {3}{B} and serves as a formidable presence on the battlefield. Its gameplay mechanic allows it to destroy any nonblack creature that blocks it or becomes blocked by it, making it a strategic tool for players controlling black mana. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Mirage sets or to add versatile black spells to their collections. Whether you are building a collection of vintage Magic cards or looking for a specific piece to round out your Mirage collection, this card offers both nostalgic value and mechanical interest. The card's straightforward yet impactful ability makes it a memorable inclusion for fans of the game's early years.
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Dread Specter
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Kathryn Rathke
Card Stock
English
{3}{B}
Creature — Specter
2 / 2
B
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Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked by a nonblack creature, destroy that creature at end of combat.
Whatever follows life is incurable. —Zhalfirin aphorism
