Balduvian Dead
Coldsnap Theme Decks 43 • uncommon
- Set
- Coldsnap Theme Decks
- Collector number
- 43
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Mike Kimble
- Market price
- $0.26
What it does
2 generic mana red mana, Exile a creature card from your graveyard: Create a 3/1 black and red Graveborn creature token with haste. Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step.
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
Balduvian Dead was released as part of the Coldsnap expansion in 2006. This set holds a unique place in Magic: The Gathering history, as it was designed as a 'lost' third set for the Ice Age block, completing a thematic cycle that had been left unfinished for over a decade. The card itself was featured in the Skred Red theme deck, positioning it within a narrative context that focused on the harsh, frozen landscape of Dominaria's northern continent.
The card’s artwork was rendered by fantasy illustrator Greg Staples, who captured the grim, necrotic aesthetic typical of the set's portrayal of the Balduvian people. Staples aimed to evoke the desperate, survivalist tone of the Ice Age setting, using muted tones to reflect the oppressive cold. Upon release, the card was noted for its utility in graveyard-focused strategies, serving as a functional piece of removal that mirrored the mechanical themes prevalent throughout the Coldsnap release.
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