Magic: The Gathering

Agate Instigator

Bloomburrow Commander 21 • rare

Set: Bloomburrow Commander
Collector number: 21
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Quintin Gleim
Market price: $8.95

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What it's worth

$8.95market price via TCGplayer · Aug 18, 2026$6.41 – $9.94 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare creature card, this piece serves as a distinctive addition to any collection focusing on the specific themes found within its set. Its inclusion in this series marks it as a notable highlight for those who value the intersection of thematic artistry and functional play at the table.

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What it does

Offspring 1 generic mana red mana (You may pay an additional 1 generic mana red mana as you cast this spell. If you do, when this creature enters, create a 1/1 token copy of it.)

Whenever another creature you control enters, this creature deals 1 damage to each opponent.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Agate Instigator was released in 2024 as part of the Bloomburrow Commander expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card draws upon the set's central theme of an anthropomorphic woodland realm, where small animals take on heroic or villainous roles. Mechanically designed as a rare creature, it utilizes the 'offspring' keyword, a mechanic specifically introduced in the Bloomburrow release to represent the duality of the set's creature-focused narrative.

The card was illustrated by Quintin Gleim, who captures the fierce, rugged nature of the character through a stylistic approach consistent with the high-fantasy aesthetic of the plane. Gleim’s work on this piece focuses on the texture and expressive movement of the creature, aiming to ground the whimsy of the setting in a sense of visceral combat. Upon its release, the card was noted by players for its synergy with token-focused strategies, quickly becoming a staple in red-aligned aggressive Commander decks.

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Other printings

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Agate InstigatorBloomburrow Commander · #56 · rare · 2024$10.25

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