Crypt Ghast (Retro Frame) (Ravnica Remastered) Light Play

Gravebound Mana Engine

Crypt Ghast rewards a player who leans into Swamp count and patient resource play. Crypt Ghast is a 2 2 Creature Spirit with Extort and a triggered ability that converts each tapped Swamp into an extra black pip. That translates into repeating pressure across turns when you plan your taps deliberately and sequence lands and spells to maximize value.

This Retro Frame printing of Crypt Ghast fits naturally into attrition and drain styles. Use it to accelerate a grindy midgame or to snowball small advantages into lethal life swings. The card reads the board and punishes conservative mana use by offering recurring incremental gain. It is simple to slot into mono black, aristocrat, or control shells that prize efficient, repeatable value.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {3}{B}
• Card Type – Creature
• Subtypes – Spirit
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Extort. Whenever you tap a Swamp for mana, add an additional {B}.
• Power / Toughness – 2/2