Alchemist's Gambit
Innistrad: Crimson Vow 140 • rare
- Set
- Innistrad: Crimson Vow
- Collector number
- 140
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Zoltan Boros
- Market price
- $0.38
What it does
Cleave 4 generic mana blue mana blue mana red mana (You may cast this spell for its cleave cost. If you do, remove the words in square brackets.)
Take an extra turn after this one. During that turn, damage can't be prevented. [At the beginning of that turn's end step, you lose the game.]
Exile Alchemist's Gambit.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Alchemist's Gambit was released in 2021 as part of the Innistrad: Crimson Vow set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The card draws heavily from the set's Gothic horror theme, which centers on a grand vampire wedding on the plane of Innistrad. As a red sorcery, it mechanicially represents a desperate, high-stakes magical gamble, allowing a player to take an extra turn at the cost of losing the game if they cannot win immediately, fitting the frantic tone of the set's narrative.
The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Zoltan Boros, a veteran of the franchise known for his dynamic, expressive character depictions. Boros crafted a scene that emphasizes the chaotic energy of an alchemist mid-experiment, utilizing vibrant colors and dramatic lighting to reflect the card's 'all-or-nothing' design philosophy. The card was received by the player base as a niche but flavorful addition, often discussed for its unique role in combo-oriented deck strategies.
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