Death's-Head Buzzard is a Common Bird creature from Magic: The Gathering's 2003 Scourge expansion, featuring the Flying ability and a powerful board-wide debuff upon death.
Death's-Head Buzzard
2003 • Magic: The Gathering • Scourge
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Death's-Head Buzzard, designated as card number 63 in the Scourge set, is a Common creature from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game released in 2003. Illustrated by Marcelo Vignali, this card represents a Bird with a mana cost of {1}{B}{B} and a mana value of 3. As a single-black creature, it brings a distinct flavor to the game's color pie, embodying the predatory nature of its namesake. The card's design centers on a high-impact ability that rewards aggressive play while punishing the opponent. It possesses the Flying keyword, allowing it to evade most ground-based blockers and strike directly at the player. The true strategic depth lies in its death trigger: when this creature leaves the battlefield, all creatures on the field receive a -1/-1 counter until the end of the turn. This effect can disrupt an opponent's board presence, turning a lost creature into a momentary advantage. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out cards from the Scourge expansion for their nostalgic value and unique art style. Death's-Head Buzzard fits perfectly into this theme, offering a simple yet effective tool for any black-aligned deck. Whether you are building a competitive deck or simply appreciating the art and lore of the Magic universe, this card is a notable addition to any collection.
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Death's-Head Buzzard
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Marcelo Vignali
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}{B}
Creature — Bird
2 / 1
B
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Flying When this creature dies, all creatures get -1/-1 until end of turn.
Infested with vermin, ever hungering, dropping from night's sky.








