Spirit of the Night is a black Rare legendary creature card from the 1996 Mirage expansion, identified by card number 146 in the set.
Spirit of the Night
1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Mirage
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Spirit of the Night stands as a formidable presence within the 1996 Magic: The Gathering Mirage expansion, recognized by card number 146. This black Rare legendary creature card features a mana cost of six generic and three black mana, resulting in a mana value of nine. As a Legendary Creature — Demon Spirit, it brings a unique combination of abilities to the battlefield, including flying, trample, and haste, which allow it to attack immediately upon being played. Additionally, the card grants first strike while attacking, enhancing its offensive potential against opposing creatures. The card’s design emphasizes its dark blue and black color identity, marking it as a distinct piece for collectors of the Mirage set. For fans of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards, this product represents a significant entry in the early expansion era. Collectors often seek out cards like Spirit of the Night to complete their Mirage collections or to add powerful artifacts to their vintage archives. Whether you are building a themed deck or focusing on set completion, this card offers both mechanical depth and historical value within the Magic universe. The Mirage expansion remains a pivotal chapter in the game's history, and Spirit of the Night is a key component for those interested in the early design philosophy of the franchise. Adding this card to your collection provides a tangible connection to the evolution of competitive play and strategic depth in the trading card game space.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Spirit of the Night
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Cliff Nielsen
Card Stock
English
{6}{B}{B}{B}
Legendary Creature — Demon Spirit
6 / 5
B
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Flying, trample, haste, protection from black Spirit of the Night has first strike as long as it's attacking.
