Baral's Expertise
Aether Revolt 29 • rare
- Set
- Aether Revolt
- Collector number
- 29
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Todd Lockwood
- Market price
- $0.38
What it does
Return up to three target artifacts and/or creatures to their owners' hands.
You may cast a spell with mana value 4 or less from your hand without paying its mana cost.
"Get out of my way."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Baral's Expertise was released in 2017 as part of the Aether Revolt expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set's narrative centers on the rebellion against the Consulate in the city of Ghirapur, with this card representing the calculating, repressive tactics of Baral, Chief of Compliance, a key antagonist within the Kaladesh storyline. Mechanically, the card was designed to embody the 'Expertise' cycle, offering a powerful spell effect followed by the ability to cast another card of lower mana value for free, emphasizing the efficiency and control associated with the character's role as a high-ranking enforcer.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Svetlin Velinov, who has contributed to numerous sets within the game. Velinov’s work on this piece focuses on capturing the cold, systematic authority of Baral, utilizing the distinct aesthetic of the Kaladesh plane, which features a blend of fantasy and Art Deco-inspired technology. Upon its debut, the card was widely discussed by players for its impact on competitive formats, particularly for its versatility in tempo-oriented strategies, solidifying its place as a recognizable staple from that era of the game.
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