Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
Fate Reforged Promos 90s • rare
- Set
- Fate Reforged Promos
- Collector number
- 90s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Anastasia Ovchinnikova
- Finish
- Foil
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 first introduced in the 2015 Magic: The Gathering set Fate Reforged. The character represents a legendary Mardu human warrior from the Tarkir plane, notable for her canonical identity as a trans woman, a milestone in the game's long-running narrative. The card was designed by Wizards of the Coast to showcase the mechanics of the Mardu clan, specifically featuring the ability to return creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, reflecting Alesha's role as a leader who honors the legacies of her fallen kin.
The artwork for this specific promotional version was crafted by Magali Villeneuve, a renowned illustrator known for her emotive portraiture in the fantasy genre. Villeneuve’s design emphasizes Alesha's regal yet battle-worn aesthetic, capturing her poise and leadership. The promo version, marked as 90s, was released to players as part of the set's promotional initiatives, becoming a highly regarded piece among collectors both for its unique mechanical utility in the Commander format and its significant representation within the game's lore.
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