Spectral Bears (ATH #63)
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Spectral Bears is a uncommon printing from Anthologies (ATH #63), a Creature — Bear Spirit. Illustrated by Pat Lewis.
Card text
Whenever this creature attacks, if defending player controls no black nontoken permanents, it doesn't untap during your next untap step.
"I hear there are bears—or spirits—that guard caravans passing through the forest."
—Grulsen, abbey matron
Details
| Mana cost | {1}{G} |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — Bear Spirit |
| Power / Toughness | 3 / 3 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Set | Anthologies (ATH) |
| Collector number | 63 |
| Artist | Pat Lewis |
| Released | 1998-11-01 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-20, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.47 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Not legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- August 1, 2008 — The checks for black cards is made both at the time you declare attackers and as the ability resolves. If there are any at the time attackers are declared, it won’t trigger at all. If there are any at the time it resolves, the ability will do nothing.
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