Humble Defector
Fate Reforged 104 • uncommon
- Set
- Fate Reforged
- Collector number
- 104
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Slawomir Maniak
- Market price
- $0.16
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 introduced in the 2015 Magic: The Gathering set Fate Reforged. Set in the Tarkir plane during a period of temporal distortion, the expansion focused on the conflict between emerging khans and ancient draconic forces. This card represents a member of the Mardu Horde, a clan known for its aggressive mobility and nomadic lifestyle, who chooses to betray his kin in exchange for favor or survival.
The card was illustrated by Slawomir Maniak, who sought to capture the visceral, frantic energy of the defecting soldier. The design emphasizes the card's unique mechanical identity, which allows players to draw cards at the cost of handing control of the creature to an opponent. This creates a psychological trade-off that became popular in casual and commander formats for its ability to foster temporary table alliances and unexpected shifts in game momentum.
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