The mechanics and collector value of the Leeching Licid from Magic: The Gathering's 1997 Tempest expansion.
Leeching Licid
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Tempest
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Description
The Leeching Licid, identified as card number 141 in the 1997 Tempest expansion, offers a distinctive mechanical experience for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts. This artifact creature introduces a versatile gameplay loop by allowing players to detach it from the battlefield and attach it as an Aura enchantment to another creature. This transformation ability creates strategic depth, enabling commanders to control the flow of combat by enhancing allies while maintaining a persistent source of damage. For collectors, this card represents a significant piece of early Magic: The Gathering history. The unique licensing of the Licid subtype adds to its appeal, as these creatures were designed specifically to bridge the gap between creature decks and enchantment strategies. Whether you are completing a set or exploring the evolution of card design, the Leeching Licid remains a fascinating artifact from Magic: The Gathering's formative years.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Leeching Licid
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Joel Biske
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}
Creature — Licid
1 / 1
B
Card Text
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{B}, {T}: This creature loses this ability and becomes an Aura enchantment with enchant creature. Attach it to target creature. You may pay {B} to end this effect. At the beginning of the upkeep of enchanted creature's controller, this creature deals 1 damage to that player.