The 1994 Magic: The Gathering card The Dark Banshee (Card 40), an uncommon Spirit creature from The Dark set.
Banshee
1994 • Magic: The Gathering • The Dark
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Released in 1994 as part of the influential The Dark expansion, the Banshee card (number 40) stands as a notable uncommon Spirit creature within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Jesper Myrfors, this card features a distinct mana cost of {2}{B}{B} and a type line of Creature — Spirit. The card’s mechanics allow players to deal damage to any target while simultaneously taking damage themselves, highlighting the risky yet powerful nature of black magic in the early game. Collectors value this piece for its historical significance in the franchise's history and its unique gameplay mechanics that define the era. The Dark Banshee remains a key component for enthusiasts completing The Dark set or exploring classic Spirit creature strategies. For dedicated Magic: The Gathering collectors, this card offers a tangible connection to the game's formative years.
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Banshee
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Jesper Myrfors
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}{B}
Creature — Spirit
0 / 1
B
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{X}, {T}: This creature deals half X damage, rounded down, to any target, and half X damage, rounded up, to you.
Some say Banshees are the hounds of Death, baying to herd their prey into the arms of their master.