Cultist of the Absolute
Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate 495 • rare
- Set
- Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate
- Collector number
- 495
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Artur Treffner
- Finish
- Etched
What it does
Commander creatures you own get +3/+3 and have flying, deathtouch, "Ward—Pay 3 life," and "At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice a creature."
You embrace power at any cost, and if it consumes you, so be it.
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
Cultist of the Absolute was released in 2022 as part of the Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate set. Designed for the Magic: The Gathering Commander format, this enchantment card was created to represent the narrative role of the Absolute, a central antagonistic force within the Dungeons & Dragons Forgotten Realms campaign setting. The card mechanics emphasize a high-risk, high-reward playstyle, reflecting the manipulative and demanding nature of the cult's deity.
The artwork was illustrated by Justyna Dura, who leaned into the dark, eldritch aesthetic associated with the cult's influence. The composition focuses on a hooded figure surrounded by the corruption of the Absolute, aiming to capture a sense of fanatical devotion and impending dread. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its unique ability to turn a commander into a powerful, albeit sacrificial, vessel for the cult's dark magic.
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