Funeral Charm

Description

Released in 2006, the Time Spiral expansion brought a wave of nostalgia to Magic: The Gathering by reprinting classic cards from earlier sets. Within this release, the Timeshifted subset featured legacy cards with a distinctive silver border, serving as a bridge between the game's history and its modern mechanics. As a one-mana black instant, this card provides players with a strategic choice during gameplay. The text box allows the controller to select one of three effects: forcing a target player to discard a card, giving a target creature +2/-1, or granting that creature swampwalk. This flexibility made it a staple in many black decks during its legal playtime, offering both removal and utility in a single, efficient package. The card was illustrated by Greg Spalenka, adding artistic value to its mechanical utility. For collectors, the Timeshifted treatment makes this card a unique piece of TCG history. Unlike standard reprints, Timeshifted cards were printed with a silver border and were not legal in most tournaments, shifting their primary value to collectors and casual play. The Funeral Charm remains a popular choice for completing the Time Spiral Timeshifted subset. Its status as a Special rarity card in the TSB set code adds to its appeal for those building comprehensive collections of Magic: The Gathering artifacts. Whether you are a veteran player looking to revisit a classic effect or a collector seeking a key piece of the 2006 era, this card represents a significant moment in the game's evolution.