# Scathe Zombies Scathe Zombies represents early Magic design at its most straightforward. A simple 2/2 creature for two black mana, it exemplifies the baseline efficiency that defined Alpha's common slot. Collectors value it primarily as a piece of Magic's foundational set rather than for mechanical significance. The card matters historically because Alpha commons saw heavy play and wear, making clean copies genuinely scarce today. Collectors typically pursue it as part of a complete Alpha set rather than as a standalone card. Its common status means it's more affordable than rares, yet condition-sensitive due to age and circulation. The nonfoil-only printing reflects Alpha's original production, making all surviving copies inherently vintage artifacts of the game's first release.