Kinsbaile Borderguard
Morningtide 14 • rare
- Set
- Morningtide
- Collector number
- 14
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Christopher Moeller
- Market price
- $6.26
What it does
This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it for each other Kithkin you control.
When this creature dies, create a 1/1 white Kithkin Soldier creature token for each counter on it.
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
Kinsbaile Borderguard was released in 2008 as part of the Morningtide expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As the second set in the Lorwyn block, Morningtide focused on tribal synergies, specifically highlighting the Kithkin race through the 'Soldier' creature type. The card was designed to support a white-aligned aggressive strategy, utilizing the 'reinforce' mechanic to allow players to strengthen their board presence by discarding the card from their hand.
The artwork was illustrated by Dave Kendall, a long-time contributor to the game known for his atmospheric and gritty fantasy style. Kendall’s depiction of the Borderguard emphasizes the communal and vigilant nature of the Kithkin protectors, grounding the card within the pastoral yet perilous setting of the Lorwyn plane. Upon release, the card was received as a functional, if niche, inclusion in draft environments and budget tribal decks, reflecting the design team's goal of providing specific mechanical tools for creature-heavy playstyles.
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