Fain, the Broker
The List C21-40 • rare
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- C21-40
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Lius Lasahido
What it does
tap, Sacrifice a creature: Put two +1/+1 counters on target creature.
tap, Remove a counter from a creature you control: Create a Treasure token.
tap, Sacrifice an artifact: Create a 2/1 white and black Inkling creature token with flying.
3 generic mana black mana: Untap Fain.
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
Fain, the Broker was originally printed as a rare card in the 2021 set Strixhaven: School of Mages, serving as a signature piece for the Witherbloom College. The character embodies the theme of life-gain and attrition, reflecting the black-green color identity of the set through a design that rewards players for sacrificing creatures to gain advantage. The card was illustrated by Wisnu Tan, who utilized the dark, organic aesthetic of the Witherbloom mages to portray the broker as an imposing and slightly unsettling figure.
The inclusion of this card in The List—a curated selection of cards from throughout Magic: The Gathering history that appear in Set Boosters—highlights its status as a mechanically distinct staple within the Commander format. Its design, which leverages the +1/+1 counter mechanic alongside life manipulation, was well-received by players looking for reliable engines in resource-heavy decks. Its presence in The List serves to maintain accessibility to this specific utility card for newer players and collectors alike.
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