Sentry of the Underworld is a 2013 Magic: The Gathering card from the Theros set. This Uncommon Griffin Skeleton card offers unique gameplay mechanics for collectors and players.
Sentry of the Underworld
2013 • Magic: The Gathering • Theros
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Sentry of the Underworld is a Magic: The Gathering trading card game card released in 2013 as part of the Theros set. Identified by card number 202, this Uncommon rarity card depicts a Creature — Griffin Skeleton with a mana value of 5. The card costs {3}{W}{B} to cast and features the colors Black and White. It possesses distinct abilities including flying and vigilance, allowing it to block attackers without tapping. Additionally, players can pay 3 life to regenerate the creature, providing a strategic defensive option during gameplay. The flavor text adds depth to the card’s identity, referencing Athreos and the newly dead being ferried across the Five Rivers That Ring the World. This narrative element connects the card to the broader mythology of the Theros block, appealing to fans of the setting. The artwork for this card was created by Dave Kendall, contributing to the visual appeal of the set. Collectors often seek out specific cards from the Theros expansion to complete their collections or to build decks that utilize its unique mechanics. The combination of flying, vigilance, and regeneration makes Sentry of the Underworld a notable inclusion for those interested in the strategic depth of Magic: The Gathering. Whether for collection or play, this card represents a significant piece of the Theros era.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Sentry of the Underworld
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Dave Kendall
Card Stock
English
{3}{W}{B}
Creature — Griffin Skeleton
3 / 3
B, W
Card Text
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Flying, vigilance {W}{B}, Pay 3 life: Regenerate this creature.
When Athreos gathers the newly dead to be ferried across the Five Rivers That Ring the World, he sends skeletal griffins to fetch those who stray.
