The Skittering Horror from Magic: The Gathering's 1999 Urza's Destiny expansion, identified as card number 70 in the base set.
Skittering Horror
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Urza's Destiny
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Released in 1999 as part of the Urza's Destiny expansion, the Skittering Horror is a notable black creature card within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified as card number 70, this Common card brings a Phyrexian Horror to the battlefield with a mana cost of two generic and one black mana. The card's unique ability allows it to sacrifice itself when a creature spell is cast, offering a strategic trade-off for black deck builders. For collectors, this release represents a significant era in the game's history, marking the continuation of the Urza's Saga block. Completing the Urza's Destiny set often involves sourcing this card number to maintain the integrity of the collection. Whether you are building a deck or curating a vintage collection, this card remains a staple of the early expansion series.
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Skittering Horror
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Mark Zug
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}
Creature — Phyrexian Horror
4 / 3
B
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When you cast a creature spell, sacrifice this creature.
"This monstrosity will do—for now." —Davvol, Evincar of Rath