The 2008 Magic: The Gathering Shadowmoor expansion includes Plague of Vermin as card number 73. This rare black sorcery features a foil finish and artwork by Carl Critchlow.
Plague of Vermin
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Shadowmoor
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Description
Plague of Vermin is a rare black sorcery from the 2008 Magic: The Gathering Shadowmoor set, designated as card number 73 with the set code SHM. The card requires a mana cost of {6}{B} and has a mana value of 7. It features artwork by Carl Critchlow and carries a foil finish.
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Card Details
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Plague of Vermin
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Carl Critchlow
Card Stock
English
Foil
{6}{B}
Sorcery
B
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Starting with you, each player may pay any amount of life. Repeat this process until no one pays life. Each player creates a 1/1 black Rat creature token for each 1 life they paid this way.
FAQ
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What is the mana cost of Plague of Vermin?
The mana cost for Plague of Vermin is {6}{B}, resulting in a total mana value of 7.
Who illustrated Plague of Vermin?
Carl Critchlow is the credited artist for the Shadowmoor edition of this card.
What rarity is Plague of Vermin?
Plague of Vermin is a rare card within the Shadowmoor expansion.
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