Gideon Blackblade
War of the Spark Promos 13s • mythic
- Set
- War of the Spark Promos
- Collector number
- 13s
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Planeswalker
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Viktor Titov
- 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 released in 2019 as a central figure in the War of the Spark expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This specific promotional version, numbered 13s, features the distinct stained-glass art style that defined the set's planeswalker cards. The design aesthetic was commissioned by Wizards of the Coast to visually represent the climactic battle against Nicol Bolas on the plane of Ravnica, utilizing a vibrant, ecclesiastical motif that departed from the traditional illustrative style of the game.
The card was designed by artist Johannes Voss, who sought to capture the character's final, heroic stand. Gideon Jura, known as the Blackblade after claiming the legendary sword from the soul of Dakkon Blackblade, represents a peak of narrative significance for the character within the game's lore. Upon release, the stained-glass promotional cards were highly sought after by collectors for their unique visual departure from standard set cards, marking a commemorative moment in the game's ongoing storyline.
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