Cabal Archon
Onslaught 129 • uncommon
- Set
- Onslaught
- Collector number
- 129
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Pete Venters
- Market price
- $0.28
What it does
black mana, Sacrifice a Cleric: Target player loses 2 life and you gain 2 life.
"You are weak. I am strong. The protocol is obvious."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Cabal Archon was released in 2002 as part of the Onslaught expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, this set marked the beginning of a block focused heavily on tribal synergies and creature-based mechanics, drawing thematic inspiration from the conflict-heavy landscape of Otaria. The card was designed to support the set's emphasis on the Cabal, a shadowy, organized crime syndicate that utilized black mana and dark rituals to exert influence over the region.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Greg Staples, who contributed extensively to the aesthetic of the Onslaught block. Staples employed a visceral, dark fantasy style to emphasize the Archon's role as a conduit for the Cabal’s oppressive power. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche but flavorful component of black-aligned control decks, recognized primarily for its ability to convert creature-heavy board states into direct life loss, reinforcing the strategic identity of the Cabal faction within the competitive meta.
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