Halfdane
Legends 229 • rare
- Set
- Legends
- Collector number
- 229
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana blue mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Blue · White
- Artist
- Melissa A. Benson
- Market price
- $35.20
What it does
At the beginning of your upkeep, change Halfdane's base power and toughness to the power and toughness of target creature other than Halfdane until the end of your next upkeep.
Hail from Tolaria the ever changing 'Dane.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Halfdane is a legendary creature card released in 1994 as part of the Legends expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, this set is historically significant for introducing the concept of legendary creatures and multicolor cards, which added a new layer of strategic complexity to the game. The card represents a warrior figure, fitting the Norse-inspired aesthetic and lore that permeated the expansion's themes.
The artwork for Halfdane was illustrated by artist Susan Van Camp, whose contributions were instrumental in defining the visual identity of early Magic: The Gathering cards. Her design sought to capture the character's dual nature as a shapeshifter, emphasizing the fantasy tropes of the era while maintaining a distinct, hand-painted aesthetic. Upon its release, the card gained attention for its unique ability to mirror the power and toughness of other creatures, cementing its status as a staple for collectors interested in the experimental design choices of the game's formative years.
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About Halfdane
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