Baleful Beholder
Adventures in the Forgotten Realms 311 • common
- Set
- Adventures in the Forgotten Realms
- Collector number
- 311
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Justine Jones
- Market price
- $0.18
What it does
When this creature enters, choose one —
• Antimagic Cone — Each opponent sacrifices an enchantment of their choice.
• Fear Ray — Creatures you control gain menace until end of turn. (A creature with menace can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Baleful Beholder was released in 2021 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set Adventures in the Forgotten Realms, a collaboration that marked the first time the game officially integrated the Dungeons & Dragons universe. The card was designed to capture the iconic flavor of the Beholder, a classic D&D monster known for its multiple eye rays and lethal gaze, mechanics that were translated into the game's ability system through a focus on creature removal and board control.
The artwork for this card was created by artist Billy Christian, who leaned into the dark, grotesque aesthetic synonymous with the creature's high-fantasy roots. The design process focused on balancing thematic accuracy with playability, ensuring that the card felt like a strategic threat on the table. Upon its release, it was well-received by players who appreciated the crossover effort and the specific attention paid to honoring the lore of the Forgotten Realms campaign setting.
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