Brassclaw Orcs
Fallen Empires 49d • common
- Set
- Fallen Empires
- Collector number
- 49d
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Heather Hudson
- Market price
- $0.16
What it does
This creature can't block creatures with power 2 or greater.
"The large brass claws worn by some Sarpadian Orc tribes were among the least feared weapons ever known."— *Sarpadian Empires, vol. IV*
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Brassclaw Orcs was released in 1994 as part of Fallen Empires, the fourth expansion set for Magic: The Gathering. The set was conceived as a narrative-heavy expansion exploring the decline of the Sarpadian continent, where various factions, including the orcs, fought for dwindling resources. This particular card represents a common unit within the orcish faction, reflecting the set’s focus on thematic tribal conflict and resource scarcity.
The card features artwork by Susan Van Camp, a prolific illustrator known for her contributions to the early years of the game. Her design for the Brassclaw Orcs utilizes a gritty, functional aesthetic consistent with the expansion's grim atmosphere. Upon release, the set was noted for its massive print run, and while many cards from this era were criticized at the time for their power levels, collectors now value them for their nostalgic role in shaping the game's early lore and visual identity.
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