Birth of the Imperium
Warhammer 40,000 Commander 107★ • rare
- Set
- Warhammer 40,000 Commander
- Collector number
- 107★
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana blue mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black · Blue · White
- Artist
- Zezhou Chen
- Finish
- Surge
What it does
(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after III.)
I — Create a 2/2 white Astartes Warrior creature token with vigilance for each opponent you have.
II — Each opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice.
III — Draw two cards for each opponent who controls fewer creatures than you.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Birth of the Imperium card was released in 2022 as part of the Warhammer 40,000 Commander set for Magic: The Gathering. This set marked a significant collaboration between Wizards of the Coast and Games Workshop, integrating the grimdark science-fiction lore of the Imperium of Man into the mechanics of the Commander format. The card specifically captures a pivotal historical moment in the franchise, depicting the unification of Terra under the Emperor as he emerges from the Age of Strife to launch the Great Crusade.
The artwork for this piece was crafted by artist Livia Prima, who was tasked with visualizing the mythological weight of the Emperor’s rise. The design emphasizes the iconic aesthetic of the Warhammer universe, utilizing heavy, atmospheric imagery to reflect the transition from humanity’s collapse to its brief, brutal golden age. Within the gaming community, the card is recognized for its thematic narrative utility, serving as a saga that tracks the expansion of the Imperium across the galaxy.
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