Rakdos Ringleader
Return to Ravnica 186 • uncommon
- Set
- Return to Ravnica
- Collector number
- 186
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana black mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red
- Artist
- Jason Felix
- Market price
- $0.14
What it does
First strike
Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, that player discards a card at random.
black mana: Regenerate this creature.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Rakdos Ringleader was released in 2012 as part of the Return to Ravnica set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It represents the Rakdos guild, a chaotic and hedonistic group within the urban plane of Ravnica, characterized by their signature black and red color identity and the 'unleash' mechanic, which allows creatures to enter the battlefield with additional power at the cost of being unable to block.
The card features artwork by Clint Cearley, who aimed to capture the flamboyant and dangerous aesthetic synonymous with the Rakdos cult. The design focuses on the guild's penchant for spectacle and violence, presenting the Ringleader as a figure of authority in their brutal carnival. Upon release, the card was viewed as a functional utility piece for limited formats, appreciated for its ability to generate card advantage while maintaining an aggressive board presence.
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