Bala Ged Thief
Zendikar 79 • rare
- Set
- Zendikar
- Collector number
- 79
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Matt Cavotta
- Market price
- $0.54
What it does
Whenever this creature or another Ally you control enters, target player reveals a number of cards from their hand equal to the number of Allies you control. You choose one of them. That player discards that card.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Bala Ged Thief was released in 2009 as part of the Zendikar expansion set for Magic: The Gathering. The set was designed around an adventure and exploration theme, introducing mechanics like Landfall to emphasize the importance of the land cards themselves. This specific creature card draws its thematic inspiration from the perilous, trap-filled landscape of the Zendikar plane, depicting a rogue skilled in navigating the dangerous terrain.
The artwork for the card was provided by illustrator Jesper Ejsing, who was tasked with capturing the opportunistic and agile nature of the rogue archetype within the set's high-fantasy setting. Ejsing's design focuses on the character's utilitarian gear and quick movement, effectively conveying the thief's role as a disruption-based creature that interacts with the opponent's hand. Upon its release, the card became a notable inclusion in rogue-themed decks and Limited formats, appreciated for its synergy within its tribal archetype.
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