Beast of Burden
Urza's Legacy Promos 122 • rare
- Set
- Urza's Legacy Promos
- Collector number
- 122
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 6 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Ron Spears
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Beast of Burden's power and toughness are each equal to the number of creatures on the battlefield.
"If it is meant to be nothing but a machine," Karn finally asked Jhoira, "why did Urza build it to be like me?"
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Beast of Burden was released in 1999 as a promotional card for the Magic: The Gathering set Urza's Legacy. The card features unique, alternate artwork by Melissa A. Benson, a prominent illustrator who contributed a distinct, dark fantasy aesthetic to the game’s early years. As a promo card, it was distributed through various organized play channels, such as tournament rewards or local hobby store events, making it a sought-after piece for players looking to distinguish their deck aesthetics from the standard set release.
The design of the card centers on the mechanics of scaling power and toughness based on the number of creatures on the battlefield, reflecting the artifact-heavy and mechanical themes of the Urza block. Benson's illustration captures the creature's massive, lumbering nature, utilizing a style that emphasizes texture and gloom, which was hallmark to the artistic direction of the late 1990s Magic era. It remains a notable example of the promotional strategies Wizards of the Coast employed during the game's formative expansion cycles.
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