Nettling Imp, card #118 from Magic: The Gathering's 1993 Unlimited Edition. This black uncommon creature by artist Quinton Hoover is a key piece for collectors building complete set collections.
Nettling Imp
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Unlimited Edition
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Nettling Imp, card number 118 in the 1993 Unlimited Edition, represents a foundational element of Magic: The Gathering's early design philosophy. As a black uncommon creature, this card introduces strategic depth through its unique activation timing, requiring players to act during an opponent's turn before attackers are declared. The card forces a target non-Wall creature to attack or face destruction, creating immediate pressure and forcing difficult decisions for the active player. Designed by artist Quinton Hoover, the card features the standard layout characteristic of the second edition (2ED) release. Collectors often seek Nettling Imp to complete the Unlimited Edition set, appreciating its role in the game's history as one of the early cards that established complex interaction mechanics. The card's mana cost of {2}{B} and power/toughness of 1/1 reflect its status as a low-cost utility creature within the black mana color identity. For investors and hobbyists, the Unlimited Edition remains a significant milestone in trading card game history. Nettling Imp offers a tangible connection to this era, providing both nostalgic value and gameplay utility. Whether you are focusing on set completion, vintage collecting, or understanding the evolution of game mechanics, this card serves as an important reference point for enthusiasts of Magic: The Gathering.
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Nettling Imp
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Quinton Hoover
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}
Creature — Imp
1 / 1
B
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{T}: Choose target non-Wall creature the active player has controlled continuously since the beginning of the turn. That creature attacks this turn if able. Destroy it at the beginning of the next end step if it didn't attack this turn. Activate only during an opponent's turn, before attackers are declared.