Merry Bards
Wilds of Eldraine 140 • common
- Set
- Wilds of Eldraine
- Collector number
- 140
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Iris Compiet
- Market price
- $0.14
What it does
When this creature enters, you may pay 1 generic mana. When you do, create a Young Hero Role token attached to target creature you control. (If you control another Role on it, put that one into the graveyard. Enchanted creature has "Whenever this creature attacks, if its toughness is 3 or less, put a +1/+1 counter on it.")
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Merry Bards was released in 2023 as part of the Wilds of Eldraine expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed to fit within the set's fairy-tale aesthetic, which draws heavily from Arthurian legend and classic European folklore. Mechanically, it reflects the set's focus on the 'celebration' keyword, encouraging players to interact with the permanents they have brought into play.
The artwork was created by illustrator Ilse Gort, who sought to capture the lively, communal atmosphere of Eldraine's woodland creatures. Her depiction of the bards emphasizes the whimsical and festive nature of the plane, aiming to provide a sense of warmth and musicality. Within the broader context of the set, the card functions as an uncommon-rarity piece meant to support red-based creature strategies, and it was generally received by the community as a flavorful, efficient utility card for limited-format play.
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