Brassclaw Orcs
Fallen Empires 49a • common
- Set
- Fallen Empires
- Collector number
- 49a
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Rob Alexander
- Market price
- $0.17
What it does
This creature can't block creatures with power 2 or greater.
"The Brassclaws delighted in lightning raids on Icatian and Dwarven towns; an unprepared enemy is easier to defeat."— *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 the Fallen Empires expansion set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast during a period of rapid growth for the company, this set focused on a thematic narrative of decaying empires, internal strife, and desperate factions. The card was designed to reflect the aggressive, scavenging nature of the Orc faction within this lore-heavy expansion.
The illustration for Brassclaw Orcs was created by artist Christopher Rush, a foundational figure in the early visual identity of the game. Rush utilized a gritty, high-contrast style that defined the aesthetic of the era, emphasizing the raw and primal appearance of the creatures. Upon release, the set received mixed critical feedback due to its lower power level compared to previous expansions, though it remains a significant piece of the game's early developmental history for collectors.
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