# 2002 Magic: The Gathering Onslaught #169

> Silent Specter is a rare foil creature card from the 2002 Onslaught expansion of Magic: The Gathering, featuring the iconic morph mechanic and formidable stats.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2002
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Onslaught
- **Card number**: #169
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Silent Specter is a six-mana black creature card identified as number 169 in the 2002 Onslaught set of Magic: The Gathering. The creature features the powerful Morph ability, allowing players to cast it face down as a 2/2 creature for a reduced cost, adding a layer of surprise and tactical flexibility to deck construction. When revealed, its full potential emerges: it possesses flying and a potent triggered ability that forces opponents to discard two cards whenever it deals combat damage. This combination of evasion and card advantage makes it a memorable piece of the set's lore and gameplay. Collectors often seek out the foil version of Silent Specter for its visual appeal and its role in the Onslaught block's narrative of transformation and hidden threats. Building a collection that includes key foil rares like Silent Specter provides a tangible connection to the strategic evolution of the trading card game. For those focused on completing the Onslaught set, this card represents a significant milestone in gathering the full range of available treatments and rarities.

## FAQ

### What is the Morph ability on Silent Specter?

The Morph ability allows a player to cast Silent Specter face down as a 2/2 creature for a cost of three mana and one black mana. The controller may turn it face up during any time they could cast a sorcery by paying its morph cost of four mana and two black mana to reveal its true abilities.

### How rare is the foil version of Silent Specter?

In the Onslaught set, Silent Specter is classified as a Rare card. The foil variant is a special treatment printed within the set, making it distinct from the non-foil common and uncommon cards. Collectors often target foil rares for their visual finish and set completion value.

### What are the stats and abilities of Silent Specter?

Silent Specter is a black Creature — Specter with a mana value of six. It has a power and toughness of 4/4 and possesses the Flying ability. Its key ability triggers whenever it deals combat damage to a player, causing that player to discard two cards.

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