Gideon Blackblade
Mythic Edition WS2 • mythic
- Set
- Mythic Edition
- Collector number
- WS2
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Planeswalker
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Kieran Yanner
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
During your turn, Gideon Blackblade is a 4/4 Human Soldier creature with indestructible that's still a planeswalker.
Prevent all damage that would be dealt to Gideon Blackblade during your turn.
+1: Up to one other target creature you control gains your choice of vigilance, lifelink, or indestructible until end of turn.
−6: Exile target nonland permanent.
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 Blackblade was originally introduced in the War of the Spark expansion for Magic: The Gathering in 2019, serving as a pivotal narrative figure during the climactic battle against Nicol Bolas. This specific Mythic Edition printing, designated as card number WS2, was released as part of a premium, limited-availability set designed to offer collectors high-end, aesthetic variations of iconic Planeswalkers. The Mythic Edition initiative sought to celebrate the game's evolving art style by reprinting key characters with unique frames and upgraded visual treatments that appealed to both competitive players and dedicated enthusiasts.
The artwork for this iteration was rendered by Kieran Yanner, a prolific illustrator known for his dynamic character portraits within the Magic: The Gathering universe. Yanner’s approach for this card emphasized the stoic, heroic nature of Gideon Jura, utilizing strong lighting and a somber color palette to convey the weight of the character's final stand. Upon its release, the card was well-received by the collector community for its clean, modern composition and the way it showcased the refined aesthetic standards set by the Mythic Edition series.
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