Blood Age General

Blood Age General was released in 2021 as part of the Strixhaven: School of Mages set, a collection centered on a magical university setting within the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. It was designed to represent the Lorehold college, an institution that emphasizes historical research and the animation of ancient spirits through magical archaeology. The card was crafted to function as a common-rarity creature, serving as a foundational piece for players building decks focused on graveyard interaction and combat synergy.

The card’s visual direction was provided by artist Johan Grenier, who depicted the general as a spectral, battlefield-hardened figure emerging from historical records. Grenier focused on blending the aesthetic of academic preservation with the martial intensity characteristic of the Lorehold faction. Upon its release, the card was widely received by the community as a functional utility piece that captures the university-themed flavor of the set, praised for its cohesive integration of art and gameplay mechanics.