The Whispersteel Dagger (ZNC-5) is a rare artifact equipment card from Magic: The Gathering's 2022 The List set, designed for strategic graveyard interaction.
Whispersteel Dagger
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • The List
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Description
Whispersteel Dagger, designated as card ZNC-5, is a rare artifact equipment printed in Magic: The Gathering's 2022 The List set. This card introduces a unique strategic layer by allowing players to leverage their opponents' discarded resources. By equipping this product to a creature, you gain a +2/+0 power boost. More importantly, whenever the equipped creature deals combat damage to a player, you may cast a creature spell directly from that opponent's graveyard during that same turn. This mechanic is particularly powerful because it allows you to spend mana as though it were any color, bypassing traditional color restrictions. This flexibility makes Whispersteel Dagger a versatile tool for decks focused on reanimation or exploiting the graveyard. The card costs {2}{B} to play and has a mana value of 3, making it accessible in the mid-game. Its equip cost is {3}, requiring careful resource management to deploy effectively. Collectors value Whispersteel Dagger for its innovative design and the strategic depth it brings to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Whether you are building a competitive deck or expanding your collection of rare artifacts, this equipment offers distinct gameplay possibilities. The card's ability to turn an opponent's graveyard into a resource for your own strategy makes it a compelling addition for players who enjoy complex, interactive gameplay.
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Card Details
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Whispersteel Dagger
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Svetlin Velinov
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}
Artifact — Equipment
B
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Equipped creature gets +2/+0. Whenever equipped creature deals combat damage to a player, you may cast a creature spell from that player's graveyard this turn, and you may spend mana as though it were mana of any color to cast that spell. Equip {3}
FAQ
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What does the Whispersteel Dagger card do?
Whispersteel Dagger is an artifact equipment that gives its equipped creature +2/+0 power. When the equipped creature deals combat damage to a player, you may cast a creature spell from that player's graveyard this turn, using mana of any color.
What is the mana cost of Whispersteel Dagger?
The Whispersteel Dagger card has a mana cost of {2}{B}, meaning it requires two generic mana and one black mana to cast. It has a mana value of 3.
What set is Whispersteel Dagger from?
Whispersteel Dagger (ZNC-5) is from Magic: The Gathering's The List set, released in 2022. It is classified as a rare card within this set.
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