The 1997 Magic: The Gathering Tempest expansion featuring Gravedigger, card number 137. This common Zombie creature offers strategic graveyard interaction for collectors and players.
Gravedigger
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Tempest
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Among its roster is Gravedigger, card number 137, a common creature card illustrated by Dermot Power. This card represents the archetype of the Zombie subtype, bringing a specific mechanical interaction to the game board. When played, Gravedigger allows the controller to return a target creature card from their graveyard to their hand, providing a strategic advantage in resource management. Collectors often seek this card to complete the full Tempest set, appreciating its role in the game's early history and its straightforward yet impactful rules text. The card's mana cost of three generic mana and one black mana makes it accessible in gameplay, while its 2/2 power and toughness offer a standard defensive presence. For enthusiasts of vintage trading card games, owning a copy of this Tempest staple connects them to a foundational period of competitive play and set design. The product's identity is rooted in its specific set code, TMP, and its place within the broader Magic: The Gathering canon.
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Gravedigger
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Dermot Power
Card Stock
English
{3}{B}
Creature — Zombie
2 / 2
B
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When this creature enters, you may return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.
A full coffin is like a full coffer—both are attractive to thieves.