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The Wretched, Fifth Edition 197
Illustrated by Christopher Rush · Card image provided by Scryfall.
5ED 197 · rare

The Wretched

Creature — Demon

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Collector number197
SetFifth Edition (5ED)
Rarityrare
Released1997-03-24
Mana cost{3}{B}{B}
Mana value5
ColoursB
Power / toughness2 / 5
ArtistChristopher Rush

Oracle text

At end of combat, gain control of all creatures blocking this creature for as long as you control this creature.

Format legality

legacy: legalvintage: legalcommander: legaloathbreaker: legalduel: legaloldschool: legalpremodern: legalpredh: legal

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