The 2016 Magic: The Gathering Flaying Tendrils foil card from the Oath of the Gatewatch set. This black sorcery offers unique board control for collectors and players.
Flaying Tendrils
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Oath of the Gatewatch
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Description
Flaying Tendrils is a distinctive black sorcery from the 2016 Oath of the Gatewatch expansion, identified by card number 70 in the set. Designed by Slawomir Maniak, this Uncommon card features a foil finish that enhances its visual appeal for collectors of Magic: The Gathering artifacts. The card's design emphasizes its menacing nature through its foil treatment, making it a standout piece for enthusiasts who appreciate the aesthetic diversity of the OGW subset. Mechanically, Flaying Tendrils is a potent tool for players controlling the black mana color identity. With a mana cost of {1}{B}{B} and a mana value of 3, it offers efficient board presence. The card possesses the Devoid characteristic, meaning it has no color despite its black mana requirements. Its primary effect forces all creatures to receive a -2/-2 counter until the end of the turn. More notably, if a creature would die this turn, it is exiled instead. This unique interaction makes the card a favorite for strategies focused on removing threats permanently from the game. Collectors often seek out the foil version of Flaying Tendrils for its shimmering finish and its role in the Oath of the Gatewatch storyline. The flavor text references the epic battle against the Eldrazi, adding narrative depth to the physical card. Whether you are building a set completion collection or looking for high-quality foil cards from this era, this release provides a compelling addition to any Magic: The Gathering library. The platform connects buyers with sellers who specialize in trading card game collectibles, making it easier to track down specific foils and rarities.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Flaying Tendrils
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Slawomir Maniak
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{B}{B}
Sorcery
Card Text
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Devoid (This card has no color.) All creatures get -2/-2 until end of turn. If a creature would die this turn, exile it instead.
Only one Eldrazi stood against them, yet the defenders were outnumbered.
FAQ
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Is Flaying Tendrils a black card?
Flaying Tendrils has a mana cost that includes black mana, but it has the Devoid characteristic, meaning it has no color identity. This allows it to be played in decks that require non-colored mana sources.
What does the Devoid mechanic do?
The Devoid mechanic means the card has no color. For Flaying Tendrils, this allows it to be cast using any mana type, but it is still considered a black card for effects that care about color.
What set is Flaying Tendrils from?
Flaying Tendrils is from the Oath of the Gatewatch set, released in 2016. It is card number 70 in the OGW subset and is classified as an Uncommon rarity.
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