Humble Defector
Masters 25 135 • uncommon
- Set
- Masters 25
- Collector number
- 135
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Slawomir Maniak
- Market price
- $0.12
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 first introduced in the Fate Reforged set in 2015 as a clever design piece centered on the political nature of Commander and multiplayer Magic. The card features a mechanical twist where a player draws cards but then gifts control of the creature to an opponent, creating a forced alliance that reflects the complex social dynamics of the game. It remains a staple in casual formats for those who enjoy high-risk, high-reward interactions.
The Masters 25 version, illustrated by Slawomir Maniak, serves as a retrospective reprint. Maniak’s art emphasizes the character's conflicted, frantic expression, capturing the exact moment of betrayal or transition between loyalties. The inclusion in Masters 25 was intended to provide players with a refreshed visual take on a fan-favorite utility creature while celebrating the history of creative design space within the game.
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