Stronghold Taskmaster is card #72 from the 1998 Magic: The Gathering Stronghold expansion, featuring the uncommon black Giant Minion creature with a distinctive board-wide effect.
Stronghold Taskmaster
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • Stronghold
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Released in 1998 as part of the Stronghold expansion, Stronghold Taskmaster (card #72) serves as a notable black creature in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This uncommon Giant Minion costs four mana to cast and enters the battlefield with 4 power and 3 toughness. Its primary ability impacts the entire board by reducing the power and toughness of all other black creatures by one, creating a unique strategic dynamic for players utilizing black mana pools. Collectors often seek Stronghold Taskmaster for its place in the early sets of Magic's history, specifically within the Stronghold set designed by Wizards of the Coast. The card's design and mechanics reflect the era's focus on aggressive black strategies and minion-themed creatures. As card #72 in the set, it holds a specific spot in the collector's checklist for those building complete Stronghold collections. Whether for gameplay experimentation or set completion, this card remains a distinct identifier for fans of the Stronghold era.
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Stronghold Taskmaster
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Brom
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}{B}
Creature — Giant Minion
4 / 3
B
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Other black creatures get -1/-1.
"With the completion of each joyous task, we are closer to Yawgmoth's divine vision." —Stronghold architect, journal