Brutal Hordechief
Fate Reforged Promos 64s • mythic
- Set
- Fate Reforged Promos
- Collector number
- 64s
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Tyler Jacobson
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Whenever a creature you control attacks, defending player loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.
3 generic mana red mana or white mana red mana or white mana: Creatures your opponents control block this turn if able, and you choose how those creatures block.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Brutal Hordechief was released in 2015 as part of the Fate Reforged expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As a mythic rare creature, the card was designed to anchor the Mardu Horde faction, reflecting the set's theme of a time-displaced conflict on the plane of Tarkir. The card mechanics emphasize aggression and tactical synergy, mirroring the brutal, militaristic philosophy of the Mardu clan.
The card’s illustration was crafted by fantasy artist Tyler Jacobson, who is well known for his dramatic lighting and kinetic character design. In this piece, Jacobson focuses on the menacing presence of a Mardu leader, utilizing a color palette of deep reds and blacks to evoke the ruthlessness of the Hordechief. Upon its release, the card saw significant play in competitive formats for its ability to punish opponents during combat, solidifying its place as a staple of mid-2010s aggressive strategies.
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