Mardu Hordechief
Khans of Tarkir 17 • common
- Set
- Khans of Tarkir
- Collector number
- 17
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Torstein Nordstrand
- Market price
- $0.05
What it does
Raid — When this creature enters, if you attacked this turn, create a 1/1 white Warrior creature token.
The horde grows with each assault.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Mardu Hordechief was released in 2014 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set Khans of Tarkir. This set introduced the Mardu Horde, a nomadic, warmongering clan inspired by historical steppe cultures, characterized by their aggression and raid-based mechanics. The card was designed to highlight the 'raid' keyword, a gameplay mechanic that rewards players for attacking in the same turn the spell is cast, reinforcing the lore-based identity of the Mardu as relentless warriors who thrive on momentum and direct conflict.
The artwork for the card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, a long-time contributor to the game. Voss utilized a dynamic perspective to capture the Hordechief in the heat of battle, emphasizing the intense, gritty atmosphere of Tarkir. The design and mechanics were well-received by players, finding a home in various aggressive, white-inclusive decks of the period, as it provided an efficient way to recover presence on the battlefield after an initial assault.
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