The Cabal Patriarch from Magic: The Gathering's 2001 Odyssey set is a formidable six-mana legendary creature designed to dominate the board through graveyard interaction.
Cabal Patriarch
2001 • Magic: The Gathering • Odyssey
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The Cabal Patriarch stands as a significant artifact from Magic: The Gathering's 2001 Odyssey expansion, representing a key piece of the game's strategic history. As card number 120 in the set, this Rare legendary creature belongs to the Human Wizard type and commands a mana cost of {3}{B}{B}{B}, establishing it as a high-impact play in any deck capable of generating sufficient mana. The card’s abilities allow players to sacrifice creatures or exile creature cards from their graveyard to target another creature, reducing its power and toughness by two until end of turn. This flexibility makes the Cabal Patriarch a versatile tool for controlling the battlefield, appealing to players who enjoy strategic depth and resource management. For investors and long-term holders, cards from the Odyssey era are often sought after for their nostalgic value and the foundational role they played in shaping modern Magic: The Gathering gameplay. Whether you are a veteran player looking to complete your Odyssey set or a new collector interested in iconic creatures, this card offers a tangible connection to the game's rich lore and mechanical evolution. The Cabal Patriarch remains a staple in discussions about powerful legendary creatures, and owning a copy allows you to engage with that legacy directly. Explore the full range of Magic: The Gathering collectibles to find the pieces that complete your vision.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Cabal Patriarch
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Mark Zug
Card Stock
English
{3}{B}{B}{B}
Legendary Creature — Human Wizard
5 / 5
B
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{2}{B}, Sacrifice a creature: Target creature gets -2/-2 until end of turn. {2}{B}, Exile a creature card from your graveyard: Target creature gets -2/-2 until end of turn.







