Gideon of the Trials
San Diego Comic-Con 2017 14 • mythic
- Set
- San Diego Comic-Con 2017
- Collector number
- 14
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Planeswalker
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Vincent Proce
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
+1: Until your next turn, prevent all damage target permanent would deal.
0: Until end of turn, Gideon becomes a 4/4 Human Soldier creature with indestructible that's still a planeswalker. Prevent all damage that would be dealt to him this turn.
0: You get an emblem with "As long as you control a Gideon planeswalker, you can't lose the game and your opponents can't win the game."
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 of the Trials was released as a promotional version of a card originally appearing in the Amonkhet set for Magic: The Gathering. This specific iteration was created exclusively for the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con as part of a five-card Planeswalker set. The product was designed to celebrate the narrative arc of the Gatewatch, a group of central protagonists within the game's expansive fantasy lore.
The card features distinct, stylized artwork by Eric Deschamps, who shifted away from his typical realistic fantasy aesthetic to employ a bold, ink-washed monochromatic style with vibrant gold accents. This artistic direction was part of a larger collaboration with illustrator Aleksi Briclot and the Wizards of the Coast design team, aimed at providing a high-end, collectible aesthetic that stood apart from standard card stock. It was met with significant interest by enthusiasts and remains a sought-after piece for its departure from traditional card art conventions.
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