The 1994 Magic: The Gathering Dark set card Frankenstein's Monster, a rare Zombie creature defined by its distinctive graveyard-exile mechanic.
Frankenstein's Monster
1994 • Magic: The Gathering • The Dark
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Description
Frankenstein's Monster, card number 45 from the 1994 Magic: The Gathering Dark set, remains a notable entry for collectors of vintage trading card games. Designed by Anson Maddocks, this rare Zombie creature captures the gothic horror aesthetic that defined the Dark expansion's dark fantasy narrative. The card’s gameplay centers on a powerful graveyard interaction. By exiling creature cards from your graveyard as it enters the battlefield, this Zombie gains significant power or toughness boosts. This mechanic allows players to leverage their discarded resources, turning graveyard depth into immediate board presence. The card’s unique ability to scale with the number of exiled cards makes it a dynamic choice for strategies focused on resource management and aggressive creature deployment. Its rarity status within the set adds to its appeal for those building vintage collections or seeking iconic cards from the game's foundational years. Whether you are interested in the card's mechanical innovation or its place in Magic's lore, Frankenstein's Monster offers a compelling focal point for study and acquisition. Its design and rules text reflect the creative experimentation of Magic's early years, making it a valuable addition to any serious TCG collection focused on the game's evolution.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Frankenstein's Monster
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Anson Maddocks
Card Stock
English
{X}{B}{B}
Creature — Zombie
0 / 1
B
Card Text
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As this creature enters, exile X creature cards from your graveyard. If you can't, put this creature into its owner's graveyard instead of onto the battlefield. For each creature card exiled this way, this creature enters with a +2/+0, +1/+1, or +0/+2 counter on it.
