Humble Defector
The List FRF-104 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- FRF-104
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Slawomir Maniak
- Market price
- $0.14
What it does
tap: Draw two cards. Target opponent gains control of this creature. Activate only during your turn.
"You were once Mardu, so your body and will are strong. Now we must train your mind."— Houn, Jeskai elder
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Humble Defector was originally released in the 2015 expansion Fate Reforged for the trading card game Magic: The Gathering. Designed as a political tool for multiplayer formats, the card reflects the set's theme of temporal displacement and shifting loyalties, encouraging players to trade control of a creature in exchange for drawing cards. The inclusion of this card in The List—a curated selection of reprints inserted into modern-era booster packs—serves to keep popular utility creatures accessible to players across different formats.
The card's artwork, created by Polish illustrator Slawomir Maniak, captures the chaotic essence of a soldier breaking ranks. Maniak, known for his dynamic and atmospheric work in the fantasy genre, utilizes expressive lighting and motion to underscore the defector's urgent flight. Within the community, the card is widely regarded as a staple in Commander deck construction, praised for its unique ability to foster table negotiation and interactive social play.
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About Humble Defector
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