# 2021 Magic: The Gathering Mystery Booster Playtest Cards #49

> Catalog details for the Underdark Beholder, a rare Creature — Beholder card numbered 49 in the 2021 Magic: The Gathering Mystery Booster Playtest Cards set.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2021
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Mystery Booster Playtest Cards
- **Card number**: #49
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

The Underdark Beholder is a distinct entry in the 2021 Mystery Booster Playtest Cards release, identified as card number 49 within the CMB2 subset. This rare Creature — Beholder features a mana cost of {4}{B}{B} and boasts a power and toughness of 6/6, making it a formidable presence on the battlefield. Designed by artist Chris Tulach, the card introduces a unique mechanical identity centered around eyestalk counters. Upon entering the battlefield, it arrives with ten eyestalk counters, which serve as a protective layer against damage and enable powerful offensive capabilities. When attacking, players can reveal instant, sorcery, or enchantment cards from their library with lower mana costs, casting them without paying their mana cost. This dynamic design appeals to collectors interested in experimental mechanics and the diverse creature types found in Magic: The Gathering trading cards. Collectors focusing on set completion or specific creature types often track this product for its thematic significance and artistic presentation.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of the Underdark Beholder?

The Underdark Beholder has a mana cost of {4}{B}{B}, resulting in a mana value of 6. It is a black-colored card belonging to the Beholder creature type.

### How do the eyestalk counters work for this card?

The Underdark Beholder enters the battlefield with ten eyestalk counters. These counters can be removed to prevent damage or to enable an ability that reveals and casts spells from the top of the library during combat.

### Who illustrated the Underdark Beholder card?

Chris Tulach is the credited artist for the Underdark Beholder card in the 2021 Mystery Booster Playtest Cards set.

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