Intimidation Bolt
Alara Reborn 99 • uncommon
- Set
- Alara Reborn
- Collector number
- 99
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red · White
- Artist
- Michael Bruinsma
- Market price
- $0.46
What it does
Intimidation Bolt deals 3 damage to target creature. Other creatures can't attack this turn.
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Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Intimidation Bolt was released in 2009 as part of the Alara Reborn set, the final installment of the Shards of Alara block for Magic: The Gathering. This set is notable for being the first in the game's history to consist entirely of gold-bordered, multicolored cards. The card represents the Naya shard, which focuses on the synergy between red, green, and white mana, and it was designed to emphasize the shard's combat-oriented, aggressive playstyle through a blend of damage and utility.
The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Matt Cavotta, who frequently contributed to the game during this era. His design utilizes a visceral, energetic aesthetic to convey the card's effect of preventing creatures from blocking, effectively clearing a path for the player's forces. Upon release, the card was received as a functional, albeit niche, utility piece for Limited formats, praised for its ability to stabilize the board while pushing damage through during critical combat phases.
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