Cling to Dust

Description

The foil print of Cling to Dust, numbered 87, represents a distinct addition to the Magic: The Gathering Theros Beyond Death set released in 2020. As an uncommon instant card, it offers versatile gameplay options that appeal to both competitive players and casual collectors who appreciate the strategic depth of the game. The card’s design and foil treatment make it a visually striking component for any Theros Beyond Death collection or general Magic: The Gathering library. Cling to Dust is a black instant card with a mana cost of one black mana. Its primary effect allows the caster to exile a target card from a graveyard; if that card is a creature, the player gains three life, otherwise they draw a card. This dual outcome provides flexibility, rewarding players who have creatures in their graveyard while still offering card advantage in other scenarios. The card’s mana value of one makes it accessible early in the game, allowing for quick responses to opponent actions or graveyard strategies. A key feature of Cling to Dust is its Escape ability. For three black mana and by exiling five other cards from your graveyard, the card can be cast directly from the graveyard. This mechanic adds a layer of resource management and long-term strategy, as players must consider graveyard contents not just for the initial effect but for potential future casts. The escape cost encourages building decks that utilize graveyard resources effectively, making Cling to Dust a valuable tool in black decks focused on recursion and graveyard synergy. For collectors, the foil finish of this card adds a premium aesthetic quality. Owning the foil version of this uncommon card can be a satisfying goal for set collectors aiming for complete foil sets or for those who appreciate the visual appeal of foiled cards in their display cases. Whether used in gameplay or displayed as part of a collection, Cling to Dust stands as a functional and attractive piece of Magic: The Gathering history.