# 2016 Magic: The Gathering Shadows over Innistrad Promos #159s

> The 2016 Shadows over Innistrad Promos foil card Geier Reach Bandit // Vildin-Pack Alpha (#159s) transforms into Vildin-Pack Alpha after a turn without spells.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2016
- **Brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set**: Shadows over Innistrad Promos
- **Card Number**: 159s
- **Featured**: Geier Reach Bandit // Vildin-Pack Alpha
- **Game**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Rarity**: Rare
- **Mana cost**: {2}{R}
- **Type**: Creature — Human Rogue Werewolf
- **Power / Toughness**: 3 / 2
- **Color**: R
- **Language**: English
- **Material**: Card Stock
- **Finish**: Foil

## Description

The Geier Reach Bandit // Vildin-Pack Alpha is a rare foil promo card from the 2016 Shadows over Innistrad Promos set, designated as card number 159s. Illustrated by Slawomir Maniak, this Magic: The Gathering trading card game card features a creature with the types Human, Rogue, and Werewolf. It costs {2}{R} to cast and enters the battlefield with three power and two toughness. The card possesses haste, allowing it to attack or use activated abilities immediately upon entering play. The card’s unique gameplay mechanic centers on its double-faced nature. At the beginning of each upkeep, the controller checks if no spells were cast during the previous turn. If that condition is met, the card transforms from Geier Reach Bandit into Vildin-Pack Alpha. This transformation shifts the creature's identity and potentially its strategic value within the game, appealing to players who enjoy interactive mechanics that reward defensive or passive playstyles. The flavor text hints at the creature's cunning, noting that she led her trackers to their doom. As a foil variant, it carries a distinct visual finish that enhances its display quality. The card’s ability to change states based on gameplay history makes it a memorable piece for enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

## FAQ

### What does the Geier Reach Bandit transform into?

It transforms into Vildin-Pack Alpha when no spells were cast during the previous turn. This transformation occurs at the beginning of the controller's upkeep.

### What is the mana cost for this card?

The mana cost is {2}{R}, requiring two generic mana and one red mana to cast.

### Who illustrated the Geier Reach Bandit card?

Slawomir Maniak created the artwork for this card in the Shadows over Innistrad Promos set.

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