The Minion of the Wastes (#146) is a Rare Black Creature from the 1997 Magic: The Gathering Tempest expansion, featuring artwork by Scott Kirschner and unique gameplay mechanics.
Minion of the Wastes
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Tempest
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Released in 1997 as part of the Tempest set, this Magic: The Gathering trading card game card is designated as card number 146. Illustrated by Scott Kirschner, the piece represents a significant artifact from the early era of the game's competitive history. As a Rare Black Creature — Minion, it holds a distinct place in the collection of any serious Magic enthusiast looking to complete the base Tempest set. The card’s gameplay centers on a unique risk-reward mechanic. When played, the owner pays any amount of life points, and the creature enters the battlefield with power and toughness equal to that life total. This ability, combined with the Trample keyword, allows the card to scale dynamically during a match, making it a memorable design choice from the late 1990s. For collectors focusing on the Tempest subset, this card number is a fundamental component of the 350-card set.
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Card Details
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Minion of the Wastes
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Scott Kirschner
Card Stock
English
{3}{B}{B}{B}
Creature — Minion
* / *
B
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Trample As this creature enters, pay any amount of life. Minion of the Wastes's power and toughness are each equal to the life paid as it entered.