The 2001 Odyssey expansion's Whispering Shade (167), a foil Magic: The Gathering common creature card with Swampwalk ability designed by Daren Bader.
Whispering Shade
2001 • Magic: The Gathering • Odyssey
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Released in 2001, this common card features a foil treatment that adds a distinct shimmer to its design, making it a preferred choice for collectors building complete Odyssey sets. Illustrated by Daren Bader, the card depicts a Shade creature with the mana cost {3}{B} and a power/toughness of 1/1. Its primary ability, Swampwalk, allows it to bypass blocking if the defending player controls a Swamp, while its activated ability grants +1/+1 until end of turn for {B}. For enthusiasts of Magic: The Gathering trading card game history, this card represents a key piece of the Odyssey era's strategic landscape. The combination of its foil finish, iconic set status, and functional gameplay makes Whispering Shade a notable addition for any serious collection. Whether you are focusing on set completion or appreciating the design elements of early 2000s TCGs, this card offers tangible collector value.
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Card Details
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Whispering Shade
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Daren Bader
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{B}
Creature — Shade
1 / 1
B
Card Text
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Swampwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Swamp.) {B}: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.
It glides through the shadows until it reaches yours.