The 1996 Magic: The Gathering Mirage expansion with this detailed look at card #131, Mire Shade. Discover its Black mana identity, creature type, and unique gameplay mechanics for your collection.
Mire Shade
1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Mirage
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The Mire Shade card, numbered 131 in the 1996 Magic: The Gathering Mirage set, stands as a distinct example of early Black mana design. As an Uncommon creature belonging to the Shade subtype, it offers collectors a tangible piece of the game's foundational history. The card features artwork by Randy Gallegos, capturing the dark aesthetic characteristic of the Mirage era. Its gameplay revolves around a unique ability that allows players to sacrifice a Swamp to place a +1/+1 counter on it, a mechanic that defined early mana management strategies. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, this release provides insight into the evolution of creature interactions and resource management. The Mirage series remains a pivotal point for completists, and including this card helps preserve the narrative of the game's early years. Whether you are tracking down every card in the MIR set or focusing on specific creature types, the Mire Shade represents a significant component for serious collectors.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Mire Shade
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Randy Gallegos
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}
Creature — Shade
1 / 1
B
Card Text
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{B}, Sacrifice a Swamp: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. Activate only as a sorcery.
"We realized the bog had not given up a soul but had come to claim a new one." —Scout Ekemet, final journal