Archon of Cruelty
Modern Horizons 3 Commander 197 • mythic
- Set
- Modern Horizons 3 Commander
- Collector number
- 197
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 6 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Andrew Mar
- Market price
- $8.61
What it does
Flying
Whenever this creature enters or attacks, target opponent sacrifices a creature or planeswalker of their choice, discards a card, and loses 3 life. You draw a card and gain 3 life.
Malice spreads on wings of tyranny.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Archon of Cruelty was originally introduced in the Modern Horizons 2 set as a powerful rare creature, reflecting the high-fantasy aesthetic common to the Archon subtype within the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. Designed to provide a significant impact upon entering the battlefield, the card quickly became a staple in various formats due to its ability to force opponents into unfavorable sacrifices and card disadvantage.
This specific iteration, numbered 197, originates from the Modern Horizons 3 Commander set, which sought to bring fan-favorite cards from the Modern Horizons lineage into the multiplayer-focused Commander format. The card features evocative, dark-toned illustration consistent with the role of Archons as formidable, imposing entities, and its inclusion in this set provided players with an accessible way to integrate a high-utility threat into their personal collections.
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