Baleful Strix
Commander 2016 181 • uncommon
- Set
- Commander 2016
- Collector number
- 181
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- blue mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Blue
- Artist
- Nils Hamm
- Market price
- $1.51
What it does
Flying, deathtouch
When this creature enters, draw a card.
Its beak rends flesh and bone, exposing the tender marrow of dream.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Baleful Strix was originally designed for the Planechase 2012 set, intended to provide blue and black decks with a low-cost, defensive utility creature. The card functions as a cantrip that replaces itself while deterring attacks with its deathtouch ability, a design philosophy that balances simple mechanics with high tactical value. It quickly became a staple in the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem, appearing in multiple supplemental sets including Commander 2016 as a reliable utility card for artifact-themed decks.
The artwork for the card was illustrated by Nils Hamm, who utilized his signature ethereal and moody style to bring the creature to life. By blending the predatory nature of an owl with subtle, nightmarish elements, Hamm created an aesthetic that feels at home in the darker, more atmospheric corners of the game's lore. The illustration is widely regarded for its evocative composition and has helped cement the Strix as an iconic card among players who value both artistic merit and mechanical efficiency.
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