Bone Shredder

Description

Bone Shredder is a 1999 Magic: The Gathering trading card game card from the Urza's Legacy expansion, identified as card number 49 in the set. This Uncommon rarity card is classified as a Creature — Phyrexian Minion, featuring a mana cost of {2}{B} and a mana value of 3. The card is notable for its black color identity and distinct gameplay mechanics that have made it a memorable piece of the set's design. The card possesses the Flying ability, allowing it to evade most ground-based blockers, and the Echo mechanic, which requires paying {2}{B} at the beginning of each upkeep if it entered the battlefield since the previous one. This recurring cost adds a strategic layer to its deployment. Additionally, when Bone Shredder enters the battlefield, it destroys a target nonartifact, nonblack creature. This powerful entry effect makes it a significant threat to opposing forces early in the game, providing immediate board control. Collectors and players value this card for its unique combination of evasion and removal capabilities. As part of the Urza's Legacy set, it represents a key era in the game's history, appealing to those who appreciate the strategic depth and thematic consistency of the late 1990s expansions. Whether for deck building or collection purposes, Bone Shredder remains a distinctive and functional card in the Magic: The Gathering landscape.