Ogre Savant
Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas 55 • common
- Set
- Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas
- Collector number
- 55
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Paolo Parente
- Market price
- $0.08
What it does
When this creature enters, if blue mana was spent to cast it, return target creature to its owner's hand.
He's an oxymoron.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Ogre Savant was originally released in the 2011 Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas set, which was designed to showcase the opposing ideologies of two major Planeswalkers in the Magic: The Gathering universe. The card features artwork by Dave Kendall, who utilized a gritty, high-contrast style typical of his contributions to the era, emphasizing the creature's intellectual yet brutal nature. The deck itself was crafted to provide a balanced, pre-constructed experience that allowed players to engage in a thematic duel between the feline warrior Ajani Goldmane and the elder dragon Nicol Bolas.
Mechanically, the card serves as a versatile utility creature, reflecting the broader design philosophy of the Duel Decks series to include cards that offer meaningful interaction within a limited environment. While it saw limited impact in competitive tournament formats like Modern or Legacy, it remains a recognized staple for players who appreciate the thematic flavor of the Grixis-colored dragon faction. Its inclusion in this set solidified its place in the lore of the Alara block, bridging the gap between the chaotic, destructive impulses of the Ogre race and the tactical manipulation favored by Bolas.
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