Monster Manual // Zoological Study
Battle for Baldur's Gate Promos 242s • rare
- Set
- Battle for Baldur's Gate Promos
- Collector number
- 242s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana // 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- David Gaillet
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
1 generic mana green mana, tap: You may put a creature card from your hand onto the battlefield.
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Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Monster Manual // Zoological Study card was released as part of the Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate set in 2022. Designed as a double-faced card, it bridges the thematic gap between the classic Dungeons & Dragons bestiary and the mechanics of Magic: The Gathering. The card was specifically issued as a promotional variant, featuring the distinctive 'rulebook' showcase art style that mimics the vintage aesthetic of early D&D sourcebooks.
Artist David Gaillet executed the illustration, focusing on a clean, descriptive style that evokes the scholarly nature of a zoological field guide. The design aims to capture the encyclopedic charm of 1970s and 80s fantasy manuals, providing a sense of immersion for players familiar with the tabletop lore. Upon its release, the card was well-received by fans of both franchises for its cohesive visual storytelling and its faithful nod to the source material's history.
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About Monster Manual // Zoological Study
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