The Kathari Bomber is a 2/2 Bird Shaman creature from the 2017 Modern Masters set, featuring the Unearth mechanic and a powerful token-creation ability.
Kathari Bomber
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Modern Masters
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Description
The Kathari Bomber is a distinct creature card from the 2017 Modern Masters release for Magic: The Gathering. Identified as card number 172 in the set, this Common rarity card serves as a vital piece for collectors and players who appreciate its unique combination of abilities. The card features the artistic work of Carl Critchlow, bringing the creature to life on the cardstock. As a Bird Shaman, the Kathari Bomber possesses a mana cost of {1}{B}{R} and a mana value of 3. Its primary strength lies in its versatility on the battlefield. The creature has Flying, allowing it to bypass ground blockers, which makes it an aggressive threat. More importantly, when the Kathari Bomber deals combat damage to a player, it triggers a powerful effect: it creates two 1/1 red Goblin creature tokens before being sacrificed. This ability provides immediate board presence and resource generation, making it a favorite in decks that utilize graveyard recursion. The card also includes the Unearth mechanic, costing {3}{B}{R} to activate. This allows the card to be returned from the graveyard to the battlefield with haste, effectively giving the card a second life. This double-use potential is a key reason why this card remains a staple in various strategies. For investors and hobbyists, the Kathari Bomber represents a solid entry point into the Magic: The Gathering market. Its status as a Common in a premium reprint set like Modern Masters makes it accessible while still holding collectible value. Whether you are building a collection of iconic creatures or looking to complete your Modern Masters subset, this card offers both aesthetic appeal and mechanical depth.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Kathari Bomber
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Carl Critchlow
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}{R}
Creature — Bird Shaman
2 / 2
B, R
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Flying When this creature deals combat damage to a player, create two 1/1 red Goblin creature tokens and sacrifice this creature. Unearth {3}{B}{R} ({3}{B}{R}: Return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield. It gains haste. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step or if it would leave the battlefield. Unearth only as a sorcery.)
