Balthor the Defiled
Secret Lair Drop 462 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 462
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Wayne Reynolds
- Market price
- $16.04
What it does
Minion creatures get +1/+1.
black mana black mana black mana, Exile Balthor: Each player returns all black and all red creature cards from their graveyard to the battlefield.
He was once one of the mightiest pit fighters alive. That description is still mostly accurate.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Balthor the Defiled was originally introduced in the 2002 Magic: The Gathering expansion set Judgment, portraying a legendary barbarian corrupted by dark magic. The Secret Lair Drop version, numbered 462, represents a later artistic reimagining of this iconic character, released as part of a curated series of specialized promotional cards designed to offer unique, stylized aesthetics for established characters.
This specific iteration was created to provide a distinct visual departure from the character's original depiction, focusing on a more stylized and thematic interpretation of his role as a graveyard-matters commander. By commissioning artists to craft new visions for classic cards, the Secret Lair series aims to appeal to both long-time players who appreciate the mechanical utility of the card and collectors who value high-concept, expressive illustration within the game's expansive lore.
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