Martyr for the Cause
War of the Spark 23 • common
- Set
- War of the Spark
- Collector number
- 23
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Zoltan Boros
- Market price
- $0.26
What it does
When this creature dies, proliferate. (Choose any number of permanents and/or players, then give each another counter of each kind already there.)
"If I am to die in service, there is no more worthy fight than this."
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
Martyr for the Cause was released in 2019 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set War of the Spark. The card was designed to function within the set’s mechanics, which focused heavily on the Planeswalker card type, allowing for synergy during the high-stakes narrative of Ravnica’s conflict. It depicts a selfless act of sacrifice, aligning with the dramatic and apocalyptic tone established for this pivotal chapter in the game's long-running storyline.
The card’s artwork was illustrated by Ryan Pancoast, who is well known in the Magic community for his traditional, painterly approach. Pancoast aimed to capture the quiet intensity of a heroic sacrifice amidst the chaos of battle, utilizing a lighting scheme that emphasizes the subject's resolve. Upon release, the card was received as a functional tool for Limited play formats, praised for its clarity of design and thematic resonance with the set's broader lore.
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