Brightling
Battlebond 25 • mythic
- Set
- Battlebond
- Collector number
- 25
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Steve Argyle
- Market price
- $0.61
What it does
white mana: This creature gains vigilance until end of turn.
white mana: This creature gains lifelink until end of turn.
white mana: Return this creature to its owner's hand.
1 generic mana: This creature gets +1/-1 or -1/+1 until end of turn.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Brightling was released in 2018 as part of the Battlebond set, a unique expansion for Magic: The Gathering designed specifically for the Two-Headed Giant multiplayer format. The set focused heavily on thematic partnerships and cooperative gameplay, drawing inspiration from arena combat and gladiatorial competition. As a mythic rare card, Brightling was crafted to serve as a versatile, self-sufficient threat capable of adapting to various board states through its multiple activated abilities.
The card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, a long-time contributor to the game known for his expressive and luminous style. In designing Brightling, the goal was to create a creature that captured the shifting, ephemeral nature of an elemental entity while providing a mechanical nod to previous iconic cards like Morphling. Upon its release, it was well-received by players for its high utility and resilience, becoming a staple for white-aligned decks that prioritize board control and damage mitigation.
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