Battle at the Bridge
Aether Revolt 53 • rare
- Set
- Aether Revolt
- Collector number
- 53
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- X mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Chris Rallis
- Market price
- $0.30
What it does
Improvise (Your artifacts can help cast this spell. Each artifact you tap after you're done activating mana abilities pays for 1 generic mana.)
Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn. You gain X life.
"This is bigger than you. All of you."— Tezzeret
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
Battle at the Bridge was released in early 2017 as part of the Aether Revolt expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Set on the industrial, steampunk-inspired plane of Kaladesh, the card depicts a climactic moment of revolution against the oppressive Consulate. The design reflects the set's central 'Improvise' mechanic, allowing players to tap artifacts to reduce the cost of the spell, mirroring the ingenuity of the rebellious inventors in the narrative.
The artwork was commissioned from digital illustrator Chris Rallis, who sought to capture the chaotic energy of urban warfare through a dynamic perspective. Rallis emphasized the contrast between the flickering magical light of the Aether and the grimy, mechanical cityscape. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its efficiency as both a removal tool and a source of life gain, solidifying its place as a staple in various control-oriented decks during its time in competitive play.
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