Bloodbraid Elf
Alara Reborn 50 • uncommon
- Set
- Alara Reborn
- Collector number
- 50
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · Red
- Artist
- Dominick Domingo
- Market price
- $0.35
What it does
Haste (This creature can attack and tap as soon as it comes under your control.)
Cascade (When you cast this spell, exile cards from the top of your library until you exile a nonland card that costs less. You may cast it without paying its mana cost. Put the exiled cards on the bottom in a random order.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Bloodbraid Elf was released in the 2009 expansion Alara Reborn, a set unique for being composed entirely of multicolored cards. As a core member of the Jund shard, the card was designed to embody the aggressive, nature-obsessed philosophy of that faction, utilizing the 'cascade' mechanic to represent the chaotic and swift expansion of the environment. The card was illustrated by Greg Staples, whose artistic style captured the feral, wild essence of the elf within the harsh, volcanic landscape of the Alara setting.
Upon its release, the card quickly became a defining force in competitive play. Its ability to cast an additional spell for free upon entering the battlefield provided an immense advantage in card economy and tempo, leading it to become a staple in various formats, most notably Modern. While its power level eventually led to a temporary ban in that format, the card remains a hallmark of high-impact, value-oriented design within the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem.
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