Greater Good
Battlebond 201 • rare
- Set
- Battlebond
- Collector number
- 201
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Mathias Kollros
- Market price
- $4.59
What it does
Sacrifice a creature: Draw cards equal to the sacrificed creature's power, then discard three cards.
"There's wisdom to be gained in death—whether it be one's own or someone else's."— Jarad, Golgari Lich-Lord
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Greater Good was originally printed in the 2005 Urza's Saga expansion and was later reprinted as part of the Battlebond set in 2018. Designed by the Magic: The Gathering development team as a high-risk, high-reward enchantment, the card centers on the mechanics of sacrifice and card draw, reflecting the game's broader thematic exploration of 'green' philosophy—trading smaller assets for greater long-term advantage.
The artwork for the Battlebond printing was illustrated by Magali Villeneuve. Her contribution depicts a stylized, evocative scene that captures the tension between destruction and renewal, a hallmark of her aesthetic style in the fantasy genre. The card has been well-regarded by players for its powerful synergy in commander-format decks, remaining a staple choice for those looking to leverage creature sacrifice to maintain late-game momentum.
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