The Keening Banshee (Card #92) is an Uncommon Spirit creature from Magic: The Gathering’s 2005 Ravnica: City of Guilds expansion.
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Ravnica: City of Guilds
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Released in 2005 as part of the Ravnica: City of Guilds expansion, the Keening Banshee card holds a distinct place in Magic: The Gathering history. Identified as Card #92, this Uncommon creature introduces players to the eerie atmosphere of the set's urban fantasy world. The card features a mana cost of {2}{B}{B} and functions as a four-mana-value Creature — Spirit. Gameplay-wise, the Keening Banshee offers strategic utility through its Flying ability and a triggered effect. When this creature enters the battlefield, it allows the controller to target a creature, reducing its power and toughness by two until the end of the turn. This disruption mechanic makes it a notable choice for decks looking to control the board state early in the game. The card’s flavor text hints at its chilling presence, describing a cold wail that echoes through the alleys and under-eaves, turning blood to ice. The Keening Banshee, illustrated by Robert Bliss, represents the darker, more mystical elements of the Guildpact era. As an Uncommon card, it strikes a balance between accessibility and desirability for set builders. Whether you are completing a RAV set collection or looking for a versatile Spirit in your deck, this card remains a staple of the format's lore and mechanics.
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Keening Banshee
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Robert Bliss
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English
{2}{B}{B}
Creature — Spirit
2 / 2
B
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Flying When this creature enters, target creature gets -2/-2 until end of turn.
Her cold wail echoes in the alleys and under-eaves, finding the unfortunate and turning their blood to ice.
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