Brutal Hordechief
Fate Reforged 64 • mythic
- Set
- Fate Reforged
- Collector number
- 64
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Tyler Jacobson
- Market price
- $2.21
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. The card was designed to embody the ruthless ethos of the Mardu Horde, a faction within the Tarkir block defined by its aggressive, combat-focused strategy. Mechanically, it functions as a powerful payoff for token-based decks, rewarding players for attacking with multiple creatures by draining opponents' life totals and forcing disadvantageous blocks.
The artwork was illustrated by Aleksi Briclot, who focused on capturing the visceral intensity of a Mardu warlord leading a charge across the frozen tundra of Tarkir. Briclot’s design emphasizes the character's imposing silhouette and the brutal, metallic aesthetics of the faction's armor. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players in the Commander format, where its ability to swing life totals in multiplayer games made it a staple inclusion in aggressive black-red decks.
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