The 2005 Salvat release of Magic: The Gathering featuring Clutch of the Undercity (E14), an uncommon instant card valued for its distinctive transmute ability.
Clutch of the Undercity
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Salvat
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The Clutch of the Undercity card, identified as E14 in the 2005 Salvat series, represents a fascinating chapter in Magic: The Gathering collectibles. Released under the PSAL set code, this uncommon instant card offers collectors a piece of early-2000s trading card game history. Designed by Pete Venters, the card showcases the artistic and mechanical innovation that defined the era of TCG development. Functionally, Clutch of the Undercity stands out for its hybrid color identity of blue and black, requiring a mana cost of {1}{U}{B} to cast. Its primary effect allows players to return a target permanent to its owner's hand while dealing three damage to that controller, providing strategic versatility in gameplay. Furthermore, the card introduces the transmute mechanic, enabling players to discard it to search their library for another card with the same mana value, adding layers of depth for enthusiasts who appreciate complex rule interactions. For collectors focusing on the Salvat subset, this product serves as a key component for completing specific set lists. The 2005 release is notable among TCG historians for its unique design language and mechanical experiments. Owning a copy of Clutch of the Undercity allows enthusiasts to engage with the strategic nuances of Magic: The Gathering while preserving a tangible artifact from a pivotal year in the franchise's evolution.
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Clutch of the Undercity
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Pete Venters
Card Stock
English
{1}{U}{U}{B}
Instant
B, U
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Return target permanent to its owner's hand. Its controller loses 3 life. Transmute {1}{U}{B} ({1}{U}{B}, Discard this card: Search your library for a card with the same mana value as this card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle. Transmute only as a sorcery.)