Blade Historian
Strixhaven: School of Mages Promos 165p • rare
- Set
- Strixhaven: School of Mages Promos
- Collector number
- 165p
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- red mana or white mana red mana or white mana red mana or white mana red mana or white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red · White
- Artist
- Cristi Balanescu
- Market price
- $4.94
What it does
Attacking creatures you control have double strike.
"So you see, the reckless battle strategy of the Kathorran orcs was effective, but ultimately proved to be a double-edged sword. As did their double-edged swords."
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
Blade Historian was released in 2021 as part of the Strixhaven: School of Mages expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As a promo card associated with the set, this specific version features unique foil treatment and art styles intended to celebrate the lore of the Boros-aligned Lorehold college, which focuses on archaeological study and summoning spirits of the past. The card mechanics emphasize the college's aggressive yet academic nature, rewarding players for engaging in combat.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Igor Kieryluk, who is known for his atmospheric and dynamic work within the game's expansive multiverse. The design objective was to capture the essence of a scholarly warrior, blending academic regalia with martial readiness. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional and flavorful addition to Red-White aggressive decks, appreciated by collectors for its distinct visual flair and its thematic tether to the Strixhaven narrative arc.
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