The 2012 Magic: The Gathering mythic rare card Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord from the Return to Ravnica expansion, featuring unique graveyard synergy mechanics.
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Return to Ravnica
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Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord stands as a formidable presence in the Magic: The Gathering universe, specifically within the 2012 Return to Ravnica expansion. This legendary Zombie Elf creature, identified by card number 174, commands a mana cost of {B}{B}{G}{G} and boasts a power and toughness of 2/2. Collectors value this card for its distinct artwork and its role as a mythic rare in one of Magic's most intricately designed block. The strategic depth of Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord lies in its ability to leverage the graveyard. Its strength scales with the number of creature cards buried in your graveyard, making it a central piece in decks focused on recycling and sacrifice strategies. The card allows players to sacrifice creatures to deal damage to opponents, equal to the sacrificed creature's power, while also offering a way to retrieve itself from the graveyard by sacrificing land cards. This interplay between resource management and aggressive damage output has made Jarad a staple in various competitive formats. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, this card represents a key component of the Return to Ravnica set, appealing to those who appreciate complex mechanics and thematic synergy. Whether building a dedicated Golgari deck or seeking a powerful finisher, this card offers significant gameplay potential.
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Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Eric Deschamps
Card Stock
English
{B}{B}{G}{G}
Legendary Creature — Zombie Elf
2 / 2
B, G
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Jarad gets +1/+1 for each creature card in your graveyard. {1}{B}{G}, Sacrifice another creature: Each opponent loses life equal to the sacrificed creature's power. Sacrifice a Swamp and a Forest: Return this card from your graveyard to your hand.