Basandra, Battle Seraph
Commander 2011 Launch Party 184 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2011 Launch Party
- Collector number
- 184
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red · White
- Artist
- Terese Nielsen
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Flying
Players can't cast spells during combat.
red mana: Target creature attacks this turn if able.
"Why listen to the mumblings of wizards when the lash speaks true?"
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Basandra, Battle Seraph was introduced as part of the initial Commander 2011 product line, designed specifically for the multiplayer-focused Commander format. This card was released as a promotional foil during the launch party events, featuring unique art that distinguished it from the standard version found in the 'Heavenly Inferno' deck. The design team sought to create aggressive, combat-oriented legendary creatures that incentivized direct player interaction, reflecting the chaotic and social nature of the format's debut.
The artwork for this specific iteration was provided by Aleksi Briclot, a prolific fantasy artist known for his dynamic character illustrations within the Magic: The Gathering universe. Briclot's design emphasizes the character's role as a herald of combat, utilizing bold colors and a commanding posture to fit the celestial warrior archetype. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its ability to enforce combat and prevent the use of instants, providing a unique tactical tool for Boros-aligned commanders.
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