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Eater of the Dead

{4}{B}

Creature — Horror

The Dark·drk #44·Uncommon·1994·Art by Jesper Myrfors
StandardNot Legal
ModernNot Legal
CommanderLegal
LegacyLegal
PioneerNot Legal
VintageLegal
Eater of the Dead
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Oracle Text

{0}: If this creature is tapped, exile target creature card from a graveyard and untap this creature.

Even the putrid muscles of the dead can provide strength to those loathsome enough to consume them.

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Set
The Dark (DRK)
Number
#44
Rarity
Uncommon
Artist
Jesper Myrfors
Frame
1993
Border
Black
Language
EN
Finishes
Nonfoil
USD
$5.20
EUR
€5.41

Indicative figures.

Card Knowledge

Legalities

StandardNot Legal
PioneerNot Legal
ModernNot Legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal

Rulings2

10/4/2004·wotc

It untaps during the resolution of its ability.

9/16/2007·wotc

You can activate the ability whether or not Eater of the Dead is tapped. However, if Eater of the Dead is untapped when the ability resolves, the ability won't do anything.

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