Zulaport Cutthroat

Description

The Zulaport Cutthroat card, designated as number 1982 in the 2025 Secret Lair Drop set, represents a distinct entry in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This Rare creature belongs to the Human Rogue Ally subtype and carries a mana cost of one generic mana and one black mana, resulting in a mana value of two. Players controlling this creature can leverage its specific ability to manipulate life totals during gameplay. The card’s rules text dictates that whenever this creature or another creature you control dies, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life. This mechanic allows for strategic life gain and opponent damage, integrating seamlessly into decks focused on creature sacrifice or board wipe interactions. The card is colored black, with a color identity restricted to black, and features a power and toughness of 1/1. This card features artwork by Frank Frazetta, a legendary fantasy artist whose style brings a distinctive visual weight to the 2025 release. Collectors of the Secret Lair Drop series often seek out cards with notable artistic contributions to complete their collections or to appreciate the crossover between classic fantasy art and modern TCG design. The set code SLD identifies this drop within the broader Magic: The Gathering catalog. Whether for building a competitive deck or expanding a thematic collection, the Zulaport Cutthroat offers a compelling combination of gameplay utility and artistic prestige.