Prince of Thralls
Shards of Alara 182 • mythic
- Set
- Shards of Alara
- Collector number
- 182
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana black mana black mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red · Blue
- Artist
- Paul Bonner
- Market price
- $4.03
What it does
Whenever a permanent an opponent controls is put into a graveyard, put that card onto the battlefield under your control unless that opponent pays 3 life.
"There are none alive that I cannot crush. There are none dead that I do not command."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Prince of Thralls was released in 2008 as part of the Shards of Alara set, which introduced the concept of the Grixis shard—a plane defined by death, decay, and the exploitation of living resources. As a mythic rare creature, the card was designed to embody the cruel, vampiric hierarchy of Grixis, functioning as a powerful engine that punishes opponents for letting their own creatures perish. Its mechanics reflect the set's broader themes of attrition and the relentless pursuit of power through sacrifice.
The card’s striking visual identity was crafted by veteran fantasy artist Paul Bonner, known for his gritty, tactile style and focus on monstrous anatomy. Bonner chose to depict the Prince as an imposing, undead aristocrat, emphasizing a cold and calculating aesthetic that stands in contrast to the chaotic nature of other Grixis inhabitants. Upon its release, the card gained a reputation among players for its high mana cost relative to its immediate board impact, though it remains a celebrated piece of artwork within the set for its atmospheric contribution to the Alara narrative.
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