Blazing Specter
Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas 52 • rare
- Set
- Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas
- Collector number
- 52
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red
- Artist
- Marc Fishman
- Market price
- $0.69
What it does
Flying, haste
Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, that player discards a card.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Blazing Specter was originally printed in the 2000 Invasion expansion, designed as a powerful flying creature that reinforced the aggressive potential of the red and black color identity. It was later selected for inclusion in the 2011 Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas, a preconstructed product specifically curated to reflect the thematic rivalry between the titular planeswalkers. In this deck, it served as a key offensive threat for the Nicol Bolas side, embodying the destructive and volatile nature associated with the elder dragon.
The card features artwork by Greg Staples, who was tasked with capturing the creature's fiery, spectral essence. His design emphasizes the chaotic energy of the specter, utilizing high-contrast lighting and fluid forms to suggest a being composed of flame. The artwork was well-received by the player base, noted for its visceral portrayal of a classic fantasy monster, and it remains a recognizable example of the aesthetic direction found in early 2010s Magic: The Gathering supplementary products.
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