Bladewing the Risen
Commander 2017 163 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2017
- Collector number
- 163
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana black mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $2.32
What it does
Flying
When Bladewing enters, you may return target Dragon permanent card from your graveyard to the battlefield.
black mana red mana: Dragon creatures get +1/+1 until end of turn.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Bladewing the Risen was originally introduced in the Scourge expansion set in 2003, designed by Mark Rosewater as part of the Onslaught block. The card depicts a legendary dragon resurrected through dark magic, reflecting the set's central themes of tribal synergy and graveyard interaction. Its inclusion in Commander 2017 allowed for a broader release, featuring updated frame aesthetics consistent with modern Magic: The Gathering card templates while retaining the original power and toughness statistics.
The character design and illustration for the original card were crafted to evoke a sense of formidable, undead majesty, emphasizing the dragon's metallic skeletal structure and ethereal wings. The artwork was created to distinguish Bladewing as a complex tactical piece, intended to reward players who focused on dragon-themed deck builds. Upon its debut, the card was well-received by players who appreciated its ability to cheat other dragons into play, cementing its status as a foundational piece for Commander enthusiasts interested in tribal archetypes.
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