The Undead Gladiator is a Rare Creature card from the 2002 Magic: The Gathering Onslaught expansion, featuring unique graveyard recursion mechanics.
Undead Gladiator
2002 • Magic: The Gathering • Onslaught
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Released in 2002, the Undead Gladiator (card #178) is a distinctive Rare card from the Magic: The Gathering Onslaught set. As a black Creature — Zombie Barbarian, this card offers collectors a glimpse into the strategic depth of early 2000s Magic design. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out the Undead Gladiator for its clever gameplay mechanics. It allows players to return the card from their graveyard to their hand during upkeep by discarding another card, providing a valuable resource advantage. Additionally, the card features the Cycling ability, enabling players to discard it to draw a new card. These mechanics highlight the innovative design philosophy of the Onslaught era, which emphasized deck flexibility and resource management. For investors and hobbyists, the Undead Gladiator represents a tangible piece of Magic: The Gathering history. Its status as a Rare card in a well-known set ensures it remains a sought-after item among those who appreciate the evolution of the game. Whether you are completing a set or building a themed collection, this card from The catalog offers a unique connection to the game’s rich past.
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Card Details
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Undead Gladiator
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Jeff Easley
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}{B}
Creature — Zombie Barbarian
3 / 1
B
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{1}{B}, Discard a card: Return this card from your graveyard to your hand. Activate only during your upkeep. Cycling {1}{B} ({1}{B}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)