Baleful Strix
Planechase Anthology 82 • uncommon
- Set
- Planechase Anthology
- Collector number
- 82
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- blue mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Blue
- Artist
- Nils Hamm
- Market price
- $2.13
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 first introduced in the 2012 Planechase set, designed to provide a versatile, defensive option for artifact-themed decks. Its design, illustrated by Nils Hamm, captures the essence of the Esper shard of Alara, where organic life and metal are inextricably fused. The card quickly gained a reputation for its efficiency, as its combination of flying and deathtouch creates a formidable early-game deterrent that replaces itself upon entering the battlefield.
This specific printing originates from the 2016 Planechase Anthology, a curated collection designed to make the mechanics and popular cards of the Planechase format accessible to a wider audience. The inclusion of Baleful Strix in this set solidified its status as a staple in various formats, particularly Commander, where its ability to stall aggressive strategies while offering card advantage remains highly valued by players seeking both tactical utility and thematic flavor.
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