Alms Beast
Gatecrash 141 • rare
- Set
- Gatecrash
- Collector number
- 141
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · White
- Artist
- Dan Murayama Scott
- Market price
- $0.24
What it does
Creatures blocking or blocked by this creature have lifelink.
Alms-coins are only redeemable at Orzhov businesses.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Alms Beast was released in 2013 as part of the Gatecrash expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Representing the Orzhov Syndicate, a guild characterized by its blend of religious ritual and cutthroat business practices, the creature was designed to embody the guild's theme of soul-debt and high-risk mechanical trade-offs. The card’s mechanics reflect the Orzhov philosophy: a high-power creature that provides an advantage to the opponent, forcing the player to weigh raw physical force against the cost of an empowered adversary.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Nils Hamm, who is known for his distinct, atmospheric style within the game. Hamm’s work on Alms Beast leans into the eerie, liturgical horror aesthetic of the Orzhov, depicting a chimeric creature that feels both ancient and grotesque. Upon its release, the card received significant attention from the competitive community for its aggressive stats and the unique psychological tension created by its 'lifelink for the opponent' drawback, sparking extensive debate regarding its viability in various play formats.
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