Pretender's Claim
Mercadian Masques 151 • uncommon
- Set
- Mercadian Masques
- Collector number
- 151
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Greg Hildebrandt & Tim Hildebrandt
- Market price
- $0.29
What it does
Enchant creature
Whenever enchanted creature becomes blocked, tap all lands defending player controls.
The surest way to lose your holdings is to plead for them in Mercadia City's courts.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Pretender's Claim was released in 1999 as part of the Mercadian Masques expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set focused on the plane of Mercadia, a world defined by its complex social hierarchy and a penchant for subterfuge. Mechanically, the card reflects the set's thematic preoccupation with disguises and deception, allowing players to manipulate the board state in a way that mirrors the political maneuvering central to the Mercadian narrative.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Christopher Rush, a legendary figure in the game's early history known for his distinct, expressive style. Rush was tasked with capturing the essence of a masquerade or a false front, and his work for this piece emphasizes the theme of the 'pretender'—a figure hiding in plain sight. Upon release, the card was viewed as a niche utility tool, appreciated by players who enjoyed the high-variance, political gameplay that defined the Mercadian Masques environment.
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