Nether Traitor

Description

The Nether Traitor from the 2021 Time Spiral Remastered set is a formidable Black creature that appeals to collectors of Magic: The Gathering’s most iconic reprint cycles. As card number 127 in the TSR series, this Rare Spirit brings a unique combination of keywords that have defined competitive play since the original Odyssey block. The card features artwork by Vance Kovacs and maintains the classic design language expected from the Time Spiral Remastered collection. Mechanically, Nether Traitor is a 1/1 Spirit with a mana cost of two black mana. Its most distinctive feature is the interaction between Haste and Shadow. Haste allows the creature to attack and tap immediately upon entering the battlefield, providing immediate impact. Shadow restricts combat, meaning Nether Traitor can only block or be blocked by other creatures that also possess the Shadow ability. This creates a specialized tactical environment where players must manage a unique subset of creatures. Beyond its offensive capabilities, the card offers strategic value through its graveyard recursion ability. Whenever another creature is put into your graveyard from the battlefield, you may pay one black mana to return Nether Traitor from your graveyard to the battlefield. This engine allows for repeated presence on the board, making it a staple in decks focused on sacrifice or discard strategies. The ability to recur efficiently makes it a valuable asset for collectors looking to complete sets or build functional Magic: The Gathering trading card game decks. Whether you are a historian of the game’s mechanics or a builder of competitive lists, this card represents a key piece of the Time Spiral Remastered identity.