The Celestine Cave Witch (Card 37) from the 2019 Mystery Booster Playtest Cards set offers a distinctive look at Magic: The Gathering's experimental design process.
Celestine Cave Witch
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • Mystery Booster Playtest Cards 2019
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Released in 2019 as part of the Mystery Booster Playtest Cards series, the Celestine Cave Witch holds card number 37 within the CMB1 set code. This Magic: The Gathering trading card game card represents a fascinating glimpse into the iterative design work that shapes future expansions. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering, these playtest cards are highly regarded for their rarity and the insight they provide into the game's evolution. The Celestine Cave Witch features a mana cost of {3}{B} and serves as a Creature — Human Warlock with a mana value of 4. Its gameplay effect allows players to create two 1/1 black Insect creature tokens upon entering the battlefield, while offering a strategic option to sacrifice an Insect to curse the defending player. This unique mechanic highlights the experimental nature of the Mystery Booster Playtest Cards, making it a valuable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection focused on set diversity and historical design artifacts. Collectors often seek these cards to complete specific series sets or to understand the broader context of Magic's card development.
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Celestine Cave Witch
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Magic: The Gathering
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Bonnie Gabriel
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English
{3}{B}
Creature — Human Warlock
2 / 3
B
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When Celestine Cave Witch enters, create two 1/1 black Insect creature tokens. Whenever Celestine Cave Witch attacks, you may sacrifice an Insect. When you do, curse defending player. (Create a black Aura Curse enchantment token that's attached to that player. It has enchant player and "At the beginning of your upkeep, you lose 1 life.")