Gideon, Ally of Zendikar
The List BFZ-29 • mythic
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- BFZ-29
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Planeswalker
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Eric Deschamps
- Market price
- $0.71
What it does
+1: Until end of turn, Gideon becomes a 5/5 Human Soldier Ally creature with indestructible that's still a planeswalker. Prevent all damage that would be dealt to him this turn.
0: Create a 2/2 white Knight Ally creature token.
−4: You get an emblem with "Creatures you control get +1/+1."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Gideon, Ally of Zendikar was originally released in the 2015 Magic: The Gathering expansion set Battle for Zendikar. Designed to reflect the character's resilient and protective nature within the game's lore, the card quickly became a staple in competitive formats due to its versatility, allowing players to generate tokens or apply immediate pressure as a planeswalker. It stands as a pivotal example of mid-2010s card design, characterized by efficient mana costs and high-impact board presence.
The card features artwork by Eric Deschamps, a prolific illustrator for Wizards of the Coast. Deschamps utilized dynamic lighting and sharp, heroic angles to emphasize Gideon Jura’s steadfastness as he defends the plane of Zendikar. The version found in The List is a re-release of this iconic design, maintaining the original aesthetic that earned the card significant recognition among players for both its strategic depth and its thematic portrayal of the Gatewatch's frontline protector.
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