This 2008 Magic: The Gathering Shadowmoor foil card, Ghastly Discovery (#39), offers collectors a distinct piece of the set's gothic aesthetic and gameplay utility.
Ghastly Discovery
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Shadowmoor
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As a Common rarity card, it serves as a foundational element for players and collectors alike who appreciate the intricate design language of Howard Lyon’s work during this period. The card’s blue mana cost and sorcery type allow for strategic resource management, making it relevant not just for its visual appeal but for its functional role in deck construction. Collectors often seek out foil versions of Shadowmoor cards to add shimmer and depth to their collections, and this treatment highlights the card’s details with a distinctive finish. The product identity is tied closely to the set's unique artistic direction, which moved away from traditional fantasy tropes toward a more atmospheric and eerie style. For those focused on completing the Shadowmoor set or building a comprehensive library of Magic cards, securing a high-quality example of this card is a valuable step. The card’s enduring presence in the collector community reflects the lasting impact of the Shadowmoor block on the game’s history. Whether you are looking to complete a set or expand your collection with a piece of Magic history, this foil Ghastly Discovery offers a tangible connection to a pivotal moment in the game’s evolution.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Ghastly Discovery
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Howard Lyon
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{U}
Sorcery
U
Card Text
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Draw two cards, then discard a card. Conspire (As you cast this spell, you may tap two untapped creatures you control that share a color with it. When you do, copy it.)
Korrigans, spirits bound to sources of water, shriek when they come upon their own drowned corpses.
