Garland, Royal Kidnapper
Final Fantasy Commander 442 • rare
- Set
- Final Fantasy Commander
- Collector number
- 442
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Blue
- Artist
- David Rapoza
- Market price
- $7.29
What it does
When Garland enters, target opponent becomes the monarch.
Whenever an opponent becomes the monarch, gain control of target creature that player controls for as long as they're the monarch.
Creatures you control but don't own get +2/+2 and can't be sacrificed.
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
Garland, Royal Kidnapper was released as part of the Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair x Final Fantasy Commander set. The card reimagines the iconic antagonist from the original Final Fantasy, drawing upon his character arc as a corrupted knight who orchestrates the kidnapping of Princess Sarah. This design iteration serves to bridge the thematic gap between the tactical gameplay of Magic: The Gathering and the high-fantasy narrative established by Square Enix in the late 1980s.
The card features artwork that emphasizes Garland's intimidating, armored aesthetic, reflecting his status as a formidable warrior. By casting him as a commander, the designers aimed to capture his role as a central instigator within the series' history. The card was received by fans as a faithful tribute to the retro-gaming roots of the Final Fantasy franchise, integrating his traditional motivations into the established mechanics of a commander-focused deck.
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