Cruel Celebrant
The List • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- white mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · White
- Artist
- Bastien L. Deharme
- Market price
- $3.14
What it does
Whenever this creature or another creature or planeswalker you control dies, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.
"Whichever side wins, I'm sure the banquet will be superb."
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Where it came from
Cruel Celebrant first appeared in the War of the Spark expansion for Magic: The Gathering in 2019. It was designed to support the set's Orzhov color identity, which centers on death triggers and sacrificial synergies, effectively punishing opponents whenever creatures are sent to the graveyard. The card’s inclusion in The List—a curated selection of reprints integrated into set boosters starting with Zendikar Rising—reflects its enduring utility in competitive formats like Commander and Pioneer.
The artwork was illustrated by Volkan Baga, who utilized a dramatic, liturgical aesthetic to capture the essence of the Orzhov Syndicate. Baga’s design focuses on the eerie, ceremonial nature of the character, emphasizing the high-fantasy morbidity characteristic of the Ravnica plane. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its efficient mana cost and its role as a cornerstone for aristocrat-style decks that thrive on attrition-based gameplay.
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