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Eater of the Dead

Black

2 printings listed in our catalog, from newest to oldest.

Eater of the Dead, Mystery Booster 2 printing
Mystery Booster 2 MB2 · No. 183 2024-08-02

Card text

{4}{B}
Creature — Horror
{0}: If this creature is tapped, exile target creature card from a graveyard and untap this creature.
3 / 4
Even the putrid muscles of the dead can provide strength to those loathsome enough to consume them.
EDHREC rank #13333 Uncommon Not on the Reserved List
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The 2 printings

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Standard ∅ Not legal
Pioneer ∅ Not legal
Modern ∅ Not legal
Legacy ✓ Legal
Vintage ✓ Legal
Pauper ∅ Not legal
Commander ✓ Legal
Oathbreaker ✓ Legal
Brawl ∅ Not legal
Historic ∅ Not legal
Timeless ∅ Not legal
Alchemy ∅ Not legal
Explorer ∅ Not legal
Gladiator ∅ Not legal
Penny ∅ Not legal
Duel ✓ Legal

Official rulings

2 rulings · in English, source Scryfall

It untaps during the resolution of its ability.

2004-10-04 · Wizards of the Coast

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.

2007-09-16 · Wizards of the Coast

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