Skeleton Scavengers, card number 70 from the 1998 Stronghold expansion. This rare Skeleton creature features distinct regeneration abilities and is illustrated by Brian Snõddy.
Skeleton Scavengers
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • Stronghold
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As a Rare creature of the Skeleton type, this card offers collectors a piece of the early era's strategic depth, designed by artist Brian Snõddy. The card's identity is defined by its mana cost of two generic mana and one black mana, resulting in a mana value of three, which allows it to enter the battlefield relatively quickly during gameplay. Skeleton Scavengers stands out among other creatures due to its dual-layered mechanical design. Unlike many static stats, this creature enters the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter already applied, immediately altering its power and toughness profile. The card’s secondary ability provides a dynamic regeneration option: for each +1/+1 counter present, a player may pay one mana to regenerate it. Crucially, when this regeneration occurs, an additional +1/+1 counter is placed on the creature, allowing it to grow in resilience over the course of a game. For enthusiasts of vintage Magic: The Gathering, collecting cards from the Stronghold set is a rewarding pursuit. This product represents the base version of Skeleton Scavengers, identified by the set code STH. Collectors often seek out cards from this era to complete their sets or to appreciate the evolving card design language of the late 1990s. The combination of its skeleton subtype and its scaling regeneration mechanic makes it a notable entry for those studying the game's history. Whether you are a historian of the format or a player looking to build a themed deck, understanding the mechanics of cards like this is essential.
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Skeleton Scavengers
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Brian Snõddy
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}
Creature — Skeleton
0 / 0
B
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This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it. Pay {1} for each +1/+1 counter on this creature: Regenerate this creature. When it regenerates this way, put a +1/+1 counter on it.










