Death Baron
Foundations 521 • rare
- Set
- Foundations
- Collector number
- 521
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Nils Hamm
- Market price
- $5.05
What it does
Skeletons you control and other Zombies you control get +1/+1 and have deathtouch. (Any amount of damage they deal to a creature is enough to destroy it.)
For the necromancer barons, killing and recruitment are one and the same.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Death Baron was originally introduced as a cornerstone creature type lord for Zombie tribal decks in the Shards of Alara expansion. The card was designed to strengthen undead-themed strategies by providing both a power-and-toughness boost and a form of evasion through deathtouch. Over time, it became a staple in various formats, frequently reprinted to maintain its utility as a reliable mechanical engine for necromancy-focused playstyles.
The Foundations version, marked as collector number 521, reflects the card's enduring presence in the game’s core identity. The illustration continues the tradition of emphasizing the Baron’s regal and menacing aesthetic, positioning the figure as a commanding presence on the battlefield. It remains a celebrated example of a functional design that has transitioned from a specific set-based gimmick to a reliable archetype-defining card.
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