This 2005 Magic: The Gathering common card, Infectious Host, features a foil finish and is numbered 91 in the Ravnica: City of Guilds set.
Infectious Host
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Ravnica: City of Guilds
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Infectious Host is a black creature card from the 2005 Magic: The Gathering expansion, Ravnica: City of Guilds. Identified by card number 91 and set code RAV, this foil version was illustrated by rk post and remains a staple for collectors tracking complete sets from the Ravnica block. As a common rarity, it serves as an accessible entry point for those focusing on the Ravnica aesthetic and creature composition of that era. The card represents the Zombie subtype, fitting into the dark, guild-based themes established in the Ravnica: City of Guilds setting. Its design emphasizes the creature's role within the game's mechanics, allowing players to understand the specific interactions that define this block. Collectors often seek the foil treatment for its shimmering finish, which distinguishes it from the non-foil commons and adds visual depth to any collection. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, maintaining a complete Ravnica: City of Guilds collection requires obtaining every numbered card, including this zombie creature. The foil variant offers a distinct tactile and visual experience compared to standard prints. Whether you are building a vintage library or exploring the strategic depth of the Ravnica block, Infectious Host provides a tangible connection to the 2005 release. It stands as a representative piece of the era's design language, where creature types and guild affiliations were central to the game's evolving narrative and mechanics. Completing a set of Ravnica: City of Guilds allows collectors to appreciate the full scope of rk post's work and the intricate world-building that defined this pivotal year in TCG history.
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Infectious Host
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
rk post
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{B}
Creature — Zombie
1 / 1
B
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When this creature dies, target player loses 2 life.
"Lost man, dead man, knocking on the door. Cankerman, soreman, knock no more." —Ravnican children's rhyme
