Bane's Contingency
Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate 57 • uncommon
- Set
- Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate
- Collector number
- 57
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Hector Ortiz
- Market price
- $0.22
What it does
Counter target spell. If that spell targets a commander you control, instead counter that spell, scry 2, then draw a card.
"My whims dictate the fate of nations. Your pitiful mortal magic is no more significant than a gnat buzzing in my ear."
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
Bane's Contingency was released in 2022 as part of the Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set was designed to integrate the lore and mechanics of Dungeons & Dragons with the multiplayer Commander format, and the card specifically references Bane, a prominent deity of tyranny in the Forgotten Realms setting. The card depicts the calculating and malevolent influence of this deity, serving as a thematic piece that rewards players for navigating complex battlefield conditions.
The artwork was created by illustrator Svetlin Velinov, a veteran artist for the game known for his dramatic character depictions. In designing this piece, the artistic team aimed to capture the essence of Bane's cold, strategic nature through sharp aesthetics and a dark, imposing color palette. Upon release, the card was received as a functional tool for blue-aligned decks, praised by the community for its thematic resonance with the established D&D lore and its utility in the popular Commander format.
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About Bane's Contingency
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