Hellfire Mongrel
Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas 48 • uncommon
- Set
- Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas
- Collector number
- 48
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Dan Murayama Scott
- Market price
- $0.30
What it does
At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, if that player has two or fewer cards in hand, this creature deals 2 damage to that player.
There is no fondness between the hound and its master. There is only a common appreciation of the hunt.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Hellfire Mongrel was released in 2011 as part of the Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas set, a series designed by Wizards of the Coast to provide ready-to-play, thematic experiences for Magic: The Gathering players. This specific card was included in the Nicol Bolas deck, a black-red-blue construct intended to reflect the color identity and aggressive, tactical nature of the powerful elder dragon. The set served as a centerpiece for casual play, highlighting the lore conflict between the planeswalker Ajani Goldmane and the antagonist Nicol Bolas.
The artwork for the Hellfire Mongrel was illustrated by Steve Argyle, whose work is characterized by a high-fantasy aesthetic that emphasizes the creature's menacing and hellish qualities. The card design is rooted in the 'hellbent' mechanic, which rewards players for having no cards in their hand, a strategic playstyle commonly associated with the Rakdos guild of Ravnica. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its thematic consistency within the Bolas deck and its utility in budget-oriented discard-themed strategies.
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