Axelrod Gunnarson
Legends 219 • rare
- Set
- Legends
- Collector number
- 219
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana black mana black mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red
- Artist
- Scott Kirschner
- Market price
- $13.01
What it does
Trample
Whenever a creature dealt damage by Axelrod Gunnarson this turn dies, you gain 1 life and Axelrod Gunnarson deals 1 damage to target player or planeswalker.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Axelrod Gunnarson was released in 1994 as part of the Legends expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was notable for introducing legendary creatures, a mechanic that allowed players to represent unique, named characters rather than generic archetypes. The expansion was designed to add depth to the game's lore, moving beyond standard fantasy tropes to create a more distinct and personalized universe for players to engage with.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Christopher Rush, one of the most prominent early contributors to the game’s aesthetic. Rush sought to convey a rugged, solitary sensibility through Gunnarson’s design, emphasizing the character's presence as a wanderer within the expansive, high-fantasy narrative of the Legends set. While the card is often cited by collectors for its niche gameplay mechanics, it remains a recognized artifact of the early mid-nineties gaming era and the specific stylistic choices that defined Magic: The Gathering’s formative years.
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