Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
Fate Reforged 90 • rare
- Set
- Fate Reforged
- Collector number
- 90
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Anastasia Ovchinnikova
- Market price
- $0.22
What it does
First strike
Whenever Alesha attacks, you may pay white mana or black mana white mana or black mana. If you do, return target creature card with power 2 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped and attacking.
"Greet death with sword in hand."
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
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death was released in 2015 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set Fate Reforged. The card depicts a legendary human warrior from the plane of Tarkir, specifically representing the Mardu Horde. It is notable for its mechanics that interact with the graveyard, reflecting the character's narrative role as a leader who honors the fallen warriors of her past.
The artwork was created by Magali Villeneuve, a prominent illustrator in the Magic: The Gathering community known for her detailed character work. The design sought to portray Alesha as a fierce yet composed tactician, visually emphasizing her status as a high-ranking officer. Upon its release, the card received significant attention for its powerful ability in the Commander format, where it remains a popular choice for deck building.
Alesha is also historically significant as one of the first explicitly transgender characters in the Magic: The Gathering universe. Her identity was confirmed through supplemental fiction published by Wizards of the Coast, which details her choice to take her grandmother's name after proving her bravery in battle. This inclusion was met with a largely positive reception from the player base and is often cited in discussions regarding inclusivity within fantasy gaming.
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