Gideon, the Oathsworn
War of the Spark 265 • mythic
- Set
- War of the Spark
- Collector number
- 265
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Planeswalker
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Kieran Yanner
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Whenever you attack with two or more non-Gideon creatures, put a +1/+1 counter on each of those creatures.
+2: Until end of turn, Gideon becomes a 5/5 white Soldier creature that's still a planeswalker. Prevent all damage that would be dealt to him this turn. (He can't attack if he was cast this turn.)
−9: Exile Gideon and each creature your opponents control.
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, the Oathsworn was released in 2019 as part of the War of the Spark expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Designed as a planeswalker card exclusive to the Planeswalker Deck product line, it served as a beginner-friendly entry point for players during a major narrative arc where characters from across the multiverse converged to battle the dragon Nicol Bolas. The card was crafted to introduce the Planeswalker card type to new players while reflecting the heroic, protective nature of the character Gideon Jura within the set's sprawling storyline.
The artwork for this card was created by illustrator Johannes Voss, a long-time contributor to the game known for his vibrant, expressive style. Voss focused on capturing Gideon’s steadfast resolve during the desperate conflict on the plane of Ravnica, emphasizing his role as an unwavering defender. As a deck-exclusive card, it was received primarily as a tool for casual play and an accessible piece of character-driven lore, distinguishing it from the more complex variants found in competitive booster packs.
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