Drudge Skeletons (#130), a Common Skeleton creature from Magic: The Gathering's Seventh Edition (2001). This card features a simple regeneration ability and classic black mana design.
Drudge Skeletons
2001 • Magic: The Gathering • Seventh Edition
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Drudge Skeletons is a foundational black mana creature card from Magic: The Gathering's Seventh Edition, released in 2001. As card number 130 in the set, this Common Skeleton creature offers collectors a tangible piece of early 2000s trading card game history. The card features artwork by Jim Nelson, whose visual style defined the aesthetic of this era. The design clearly identifies the card as part of the Seventh Edition family, making it a recognizable piece for those who collect sets from the turn of the millennium. From a gameplay perspective, Drudge Skeletons is a one-mana-cost creature that costs two total mana to play. It possesses a simple but effective ability: for one black mana, the creature can regenerate. This means that if the card would be destroyed, it can instead be tapped, removed from combat, and have all damage removed from it. This mechanic allows the card to survive longer in play, providing strategic value in decks built around black mana or graveyard themes. The flavor text, attributed to the character Nevinyrral from the *Necromancer's Handbook*, adds a layer of dark humor and world-building, emphasizing the relentless nature of undead soldiers. Collectors often seek out Seventh Edition cards for their nostalgic value and the set's widespread availability during its release. The card's straightforward design and mechanics make it an accessible entry point for new players and a familiar staple for veterans., enthusiasts can browse various listings for this card, allowing them to find the specific copy that fits their collection needs. Whether you are building a themed deck or simply appreciating the art and history of Magic: The Gathering, Drudge Skeletons remains a noteworthy item from the 7ED set.
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Drudge Skeletons
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Jim Nelson
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}
Creature — Skeleton
1 / 1
B
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{B}: Regenerate this creature. (The next time this creature would be destroyed this turn, instead tap it, remove it from combat, and heal all damage on it.)
"The dead make good soldiers. They can't disobey orders, they never surrender, and they don't stop fighting when a random body part falls off." —Nevinyrral, *Necromancer's Handbook*




















