Mortal's Ardor
Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora 19 • common
- Set
- Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora
- Collector number
- 19
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $0.26
What it does
Target creature gets +1/+1 and gains lifelink until end of turn. (Damage dealt by the creature also causes its controller to gain that much life.)
"Such deeds should be common fare for such as us."— Anax, king of Akros
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Mortal's Ardor was released in 2014 as part of the Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora set. These decks were designed to highlight the rivalry between the planeswalkers Elspeth Tirel and Kiora Atua, serving as a narrative-driven product that allowed players to engage in a thematic battle between the forces of the Sun and the deep sea. The card itself functions as an instant providing a creature with lifelink, reflecting the divine and protective motifs associated with Elspeth's character identity within the game's lore.
The artwork was commissioned from Kev Walker, a prominent fantasy illustrator known for his long-standing contributions to the Magic: The Gathering franchise. Walker’s aesthetic often emphasizes dramatic lighting and gritty detail, and his work on this card depicts the thematic essence of holy intervention. While the card is a common mechanical piece intended for limited play environments, it is appreciated by collectors for its role in the established visual storytelling of the Duel Decks series.
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