Humble Defector
Commander 2020 154 • uncommon
- Set
- Commander 2020
- Collector number
- 154
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Slawomir Maniak
- Market price
- $0.36
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 introduced in the Fate Reforged expansion in 2015, featuring artwork by Aaron Miller. It was later reprinted in the Commander 2020 set as part of the 'Timeless Wisdom' preconstructed deck. The card is mechanically significant for its unique political nature, allowing players to exchange control of the creature to draw cards, which rewards table-talk and temporary alliances during multiplayer games.
The design of the card leans into the 'red' color philosophy of chaos and impulsivity. By tasking the player with handing a valuable resource to an opponent in exchange for cards, the designers aimed to create a 'group hug' style effect that encourages interaction. The illustration depicts a robed figure casting aside their old allegiances, perfectly capturing the theme of defection that defines the card's function.
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