Propaganda
Commander 2011 55 • uncommon
- Set
- Commander 2011
- Collector number
- 55
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Jeff Miracola
- Market price
- $5.75
What it does
Creatures can't attack you unless their controller pays 2 generic mana for each creature they control that's attacking you.
"You've failed Gerrard. You've failed the Legacy. You've failed yourself. I can do no more."— Volrath, to Karn
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Propaganda was originally introduced in the Tempest expansion of Magic: The Gathering in 1997, designed to introduce a defensive tax mechanic that forced opponents to pay mana to declare attackers. This mechanic, centered in blue, fundamentally altered the pacing of multiplayer games by discouraging early-game aggression and protecting players with smaller board states. The version featured in the 2011 Commander release uses the iconic original illustration by Christopher Rush, who was one of the most prolific and influential artists in the game's early history.
The 2011 Commander release was a pivotal moment for Magic: The Gathering, as it marked the formalizing of the Commander format into a standalone product line by Wizards of the Coast. Including Propaganda in this specific set underscored its status as a staple for multiplayer play, where its ability to create a 'pillow fort' effect remains highly effective. The design is widely considered a classic example of blue’s color identity regarding defensive disruption and resource control, remaining a highly sought-after utility card decades after its debut.
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