Battle at the Bridge
Aether Revolt Promos 53s • rare
- Set
- Aether Revolt Promos
- Collector number
- 53s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- X mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Chris Rallis
- Finish
- Foil
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 introduced in the 2017 Magic: The Gathering expansion Aether Revolt, a set that centered on the industrial rebellion of the plane of Kaladesh. This card reflects the set's central conflict, illustrating a pivotal moment of combat within the city of Ghirapur as revolutionaries clash with the Consul’s forces. Mechanically, the card was designed to highlight the 'improvise' keyword, which allowed players to reduce the cost of spells by tapping untapped artifacts, emphasizing the scavenged, resourceful nature of the rebellion.
The promotional version, numbered 53s, features artwork by Chris Rallis, known for his dynamic depictions of action and magical energy. His contribution captures the visceral intensity of the street-level skirmish, utilizing lighting and composition to emphasize the weight of the spell. As a rare promo distributed through events like Friday Night Magic, the card was received as a functional staple for midrange black decks of the era, valued by players both for its utility in stabilizing a board and for its thematic connection to the Aether Revolt narrative.
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