Kresh the Bloodbraided
From the Vault: Legends 5 • mythic
- Set
- From the Vault: Legends
- Collector number
- 5
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana red mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Green · Red
- Artist
- Steve Argyle
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Whenever another creature dies, you may put X +1/+1 counters on Kresh, where X is that creature's power.
Each of his twenty-two braids is bound with bone and leather from a foe.
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
Kresh the Bloodbraided was originally introduced in the Shards of Alara expansion in 2008, representing the Jund shard’s penchant for growth through destruction. The card was selected for the 2011 release From the Vault: Legends, a premium compilation set designed to spotlight iconic legendary creatures from Magic: The Gathering history. This particular printing was chosen to celebrate the character's status as a quintessential 'grow-tall' commander, emphasizing the aggressive, sacrifice-heavy playstyle that defined the red, black, and green faction.
The artwork for this printing retains the aggressive aesthetic established by artist Dave Kendall. Kendall’s design focuses on Kresh’s brutal, predatory nature, depicting the warrior adorned in the trophies of his defeated foes. Upon release, the character was well-received by the player base for his straightforward but powerful mechanics, quickly becoming a staple in the Commander format for those seeking to capitalize on battlefield attrition.
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