Using the new Magic: The Gathering manifest dread mechanic showcased in Duskmourn House of Horrors, Hauntwoods Shrieker has the potential to impact decks that want to cheat out expensive and powerful creatures.

Face-down creatures have become a common sub-theme within the MTG Standard format. Mechanics like Disguise and Cloak were heavily within the Murders at Karlov Manor set. And through the Duskmourn House of Horrors set, more face-down cards enter the Standard meta through the manifest dread mechanic. Here’s how the MTG mechanic works and why it’s powerful on a creature card like Hauntwoods Shrieker.