Skyshroud Ridgeback is a Common Beast creature from the Nemesis expansion, identified by card number 120. This Magic: The Gathering card features the unique Fading mechanic.
Skyshroud Ridgeback
2000 • Magic: The Gathering • Nemesis
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Skyshroud Ridgeback is a notable Common card from the Nemesis expansion, released in 2000. Identified as card number 120 in the set, this Creature — Beast enters the battlefield with a unique strategic twist through the Fading mechanic. Originally illustrated by Carl Critchlow, the card depicts a fierce beast against the distinctive background style characteristic of the Nemesis era. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Nemesis base set, appreciating its role in early Magic: The Gathering gameplay. The Fading ability adds depth to its design, requiring players to manage counters during upkeep. As a staple of the early 2000s Magic: The Gathering landscape, Skyshroud Ridgeback remains a favorite among those who value the strategic complexity of the game's earlier expansions. Whether for deck building nostalgia or set completion, this card represents a key piece of Magic history.
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Skyshroud Ridgeback
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Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Carl Critchlow
Card Stock
English
{G}
Creature — Beast
2 / 3
G
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Fading 2 (This creature enters with two fade counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a fade counter from it. If you can't, sacrifice it.)