# 2008 Magic: The Gathering Shadowmoor #65

> The Shadowmoor Dusk Urchins card is a 2008 Magic: The Gathering Rare creature featuring a unique self-sacrifice mechanic.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2008
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Shadowmoor
- **Card number**: #65
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

The Dusk Urchins card, numbered 65 in the 2008 Shadowmoor set, is a Black Rare creature of the Ouphe type from Magic: The Gathering. Designed by Darrell Riche, this card features a mana cost of {2}{B} and a power/toughness of 4/3, making it a formidable presence on the battlefield despite its temporary nature. The card's unique ability allows it to persist through combat by placing -1/-1 counters on itself whenever it attacks or blocks. This mechanic creates a compelling strategic dynamic, as the card grows weaker with each engagement but rewards players upon its demise. When Dusk Urchins dies, the controller draws a card for each counter placed on it, turning its eventual removal into a card advantage engine. The card's design and mechanics offer a distinct collecting experience for enthusiasts of the format, representing a specific era of strategic depth and thematic storytelling in the game. This product serves as a notable entry for those interested in the Shadowmoor expansion's unique creature types and abilities.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Dusk Urchins in Magic: The Gathering?

The mana cost for Dusk Urchins is {2}{B}, requiring two generic mana and one black mana to cast. This places its mana value at 3.

### What creature type is Dusk Urchins?

Dusk Urchins is a Creature — Ouphe in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It is a Rare card from the 2008 Shadowmoor set.

### How does the Dusk Urchins ability work?

The card puts a -1/-1 counter on itself when it attacks or blocks. When it dies, you draw a card for each -1/-1 counter on it.

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