Contraband Kingpin
The List KLD-177 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- KLD-177
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- blue mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Blue
- Artist
- Anna Steinbauer
- Market price
- $0.25
What it does
Lifelink
Whenever an artifact you control enters, scry 1.
"Don't waste my time with trifles. Bring me works of art, and I will make you rich."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Contraband Kingpin was originally introduced in the 2016 Magic: The Gathering expansion Kaladesh. The set centered on an artifact-focused, steampunk-inspired plane, with the Kingpin designed to embody the clandestine, opportunistic nature of the underworld in the city of Ghirapur. Mechanically, the card was crafted to reward players for interacting with artifacts, a core theme of the block, by providing both card selection and life gain.
The card's illustration, created by artist Igor Kieryluk, leans into the opulent yet industrial aesthetic of Kaladesh. Kieryluk depicts the character as an imposing, refined figure draped in rich fabrics and jewelry, effectively communicating the blend of high-society influence and illicit trade. Upon its release, it was recognized as a solid role-player in artifact-synergy decks, particularly within the Esper color identity, where its ability to trigger reliably made it a favored tool for defensive control strategies.
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