Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet

Description

Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet is a legendary Vampire Warrior creature from the Magic: The Gathering Oath of the Gatewatch expansion, released in 2016. As card number 86 in the set, this mythic rare features a foil finish that distinguishes it within the collector's base set. The card was illustrated by Todd Lockwood, whose artwork defines the visual identity of this release. In terms of gameplay mechanics, Kalitas operates as a black mana creature with a mana value of four. Its design centers on a powerful life-gain and token-creation engine. The card possesses lifelink, meaning it deals damage equal to healing its controller. Additionally, it features a replacement effect that transforms the death of opponent's nontoken creatures into exile effects while simultaneously creating a 2/2 black Zombie creature token. This mechanic allows players to convert their opponent's resources into their own board presence. The card also includes an activated ability requiring two black mana and the sacrifice of another Vampire or Zombie to place two +1/+1 counters on Kalitas, enhancing its durability as a 3/4 creature. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out foil mythic rares for their visual appeal and status within the set hierarchy. The Oath of the Gatewatch set remains a significant part of the game's history, and this card stands out due to its high rarity tier. The combination of the foil treatment and the legendary creature type makes it a notable item for enthusiasts looking to build complete collections or acquire specific high-value cards. The product represents a distinct piece of the 2016 TCG landscape, identified by its set code OGW and unique card number.