This foil version of Sabertooth Alley Cat from the 2005 Ravnica: City of Guilds set, designed by Carl Critchlow for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
Sabertooth Alley Cat
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Ravnica: City of Guilds
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Description
Sabertooth Alley Cat (#140) is a striking foil card from the landmark 2005 Magic: The Gathering expansion, Ravnica: City of Guilds. Designed by artist Carl Critchlow, this creature card represents the aggressive feline archetype within the game's rich guild-based universe. As a Common rarity with a mana cost of {1}{R}{R}, the card offers efficient gameplay for red-aligned strategies. The card features a unique ability that forces opponents to deal with its relentless aggression. It attacks every combat if able, putting immediate pressure on the battlefield. Additionally, players can pay one red mana to prevent creatures without defender from blocking it, allowing the Sabertooth Alley Cat to slip past defensive lines. This combination of forced attacks and evasion makes it a memorable piece for collectors who appreciate the mechanical depth of the Ravnica block. Collectors value this iteration for its foil treatment, which adds a premium aesthetic to the standard card frame. The Ravnica: City of Guilds set is widely regarded as one of the most influential expansions in Magic history, introducing a dense, urban fantasy setting that redefined the game's lore. Cards from this set remain highly sought after for completing full set collections and for their nostalgic appeal., enthusiasts can find this Sabertooth Alley Cat foil to add to their library. Whether you are building a vintage collection, hunting for specific card numbers, or simply admiring the art and mechanics of early 2000s design, this card stands out as a key component of the Ravnica era. Its enduring popularity ensures it remains a staple in discussions about the most iconic sets in trading card game history.
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Card Details
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Sabertooth Alley Cat
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Carl Critchlow
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{R}{R}
Creature — Cat
2 / 1
R
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This creature attacks each combat if able. {1}{R}: Creatures without defender can't block this creature this turn.
It has eight lives' worth of hunger to satisfy.






