Magic: The Gathering

Bladegriff Prototype

Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander 253 • rare

Set: Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander
Collector number: 253
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 5 generic mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Johann Bodin
Market price: $0.36

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Market

What it's worth

$0.36market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$0.34 – $0.40 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from the Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander set, the Bladegriff Prototype represents a unique piece of design that bridges the gap between mechanical utility and thematic flavor. Collectors prize this card for its distinct placement within a specialized expansion, making it a notable addition for those documenting the evolution of competitive play.

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Card face

What it does

Flying

Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, destroy target nonland permanent of that player's choice that one of your opponents controls.

The new model has improved aerodynamics but introduced a few glitches in the targeting system.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

The Bladegriff Prototype was released in 2024 as part of the Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander set. Designed for the Magic: The Gathering card game, this artifact creature reflects the set's thematic fusion of high-fantasy tropes with Western motifs. It was developed to facilitate multiplayer engagement, specifically through its triggered ability that encourages players to interact with one another's permanents by selecting targets during combat.

The card's artistic direction emphasizes the rugged, mechanical aesthetic prevalent in the Thunder Junction expansion, focusing on the blend of magical technology and frontier survival. Like many cards within the Commander product line, it was received as a utility piece designed to balance the political dynamics of four-player game states, offering a unique method for distributing removal effects across the table.

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About

About Bladegriff Prototype

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