Dovin, Hand of Control
War of the Spark 229 • uncommon
- Set
- War of the Spark
- Collector number
- 229
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana or blue mana
- Type
- Planeswalker
- Colors
- Blue · White
- Artist
- Kieran Yanner
- Market price
- $0.29
What it does
Artifact, instant, and sorcery spells your opponents cast cost 1 generic mana more to cast.
−1: Until your next turn, prevent all damage that would be dealt to and dealt by target permanent an opponent controls.
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
Dovin, Hand of Control was released in 2019 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set War of the Spark. The set was narratively significant for featuring an unprecedented density of planeswalker cards, representing the climax of a multi-year story arc involving the invasion of the plane of Ravnica by the villain Nicol Bolas. As a key antagonist representing the Azorius Senate, Dovin Baan was depicted here in a specialized uncommon card slot designed to interact with the set's unique mechanics surrounding static abilities on planeswalkers.
The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Kieran Yanner, a prolific contributor to the game known for his sharp, illustrative style. Yanner focused on capturing Dovin's characteristic clinical detachment and tactical precision, emphasizing his ability to tax and stifle opposing actions. Upon release, the card saw widespread play in competitive constructed formats, specifically within control-oriented decks, where it was praised for its efficiency and ability to dictate the pace of the game.
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