This product features the Cephalid Retainer, card #73 from the 2001 Magic: The Gathering Odyssey expansion. As a rare blue creature, it holds a distinct place in the set's roster for collectors and players alike.
Cephalid Retainer
2001 • Magic: The Gathering • Odyssey
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The Cephalid Retainer stands as a notable entry in the 2001 Magic: The Gathering Odyssey expansion, identified by its set number 73. This rare card introduces players to the Cephalid race, a group of cephalopod-like humanoids native to the plane of Mercadia within the game's lore. Collectors often seek this card to complete the Odyssey set, appreciating its place within the blue mana color identity. The Cephalid Retainer functions as a 2/3 Octopus creature with a mana value of four, requiring two blue mana to cast. Its primary ability allows the controller to tap a target creature without flying, offering tactical utility in various game formats. For enthusiasts of the Odyssey block, this card represents a key piece of the expansion's strategic depth.
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Cephalid Retainer
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Tony Szczudlo
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}{U}
Creature — Octopus
2 / 3
U
Card Text
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{U}{U}: Tap target creature without flying.
Cephalids whisper flattery in your ear, put jewels in your hand, spin dreams in your head, and stick knives in your back.