Brass Herald
Eighth Edition 293★ • rare
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 293★
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 6 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Daren Bader
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
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Creatures of the chosen type get +1/+1.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Brass Herald was released in 2003 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Eighth Edition core set. This set was a milestone for the game as it featured a complete aesthetic overhaul, introducing the modern card frame design intended to improve readability and modernize the visual identity of the brand. As a core set card, Brass Herald served as a representative piece for the set's efforts to balance accessible gameplay with the thematic expansion of the artifact type.
The card was illustrated by Greg Staples, an artist known for his dramatic, high-contrast work within the fantasy genre. The design focuses on the construct's mechanical complexity, aiming to evoke the feel of an ancient, clockwork guardian. Upon release, the card was generally viewed by players as a niche utility tool for tribal decks, appreciated more for its mechanical synergy with creature types than as a staple of competitive play, though it remains a recognizable artifact for those who collected during the transition to the modern card frame.
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