Hammer of Bogardan
Judge Gift Cards 2002 1 • rare
- Set
- Judge Gift Cards 2002
- Collector number
- 1
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Ron Spencer
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Hammer of Bogardan deals 3 damage to any target.
2 generic mana red mana red mana red mana: Return this card from your graveyard to your hand. Activate only during your upkeep.
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
The Hammer of Bogardan was originally released as a rare card in the 1996 Mirage expansion, designed to provide a repeatable source of direct damage through its graveyard recursion ability. It quickly became a staple in red-aligned control and burn decks of the era, celebrated for its ability to provide consistent late-game utility. This particular iteration was released in 2002 as a specialized promotional reward for judges within the Magic: The Gathering organized play community.
The 2002 Judge Gift iteration features distinct, alternate artwork by Terese Nielsen, who updated the iconic hammer with a more stylized, atmospheric aesthetic. This version is prized by collectors for its status as a limited-edition foil card, marking the beginning of a tradition of issuing exclusive Judge Gift versions of powerful classic cards. Its design reflects the transition toward premium, art-focused promotional materials that characterize the secondary market for high-end trading cards.
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