Shard of the Nightbringer
Warhammer 40,000 Commander 55 • rare
- Set
- Warhammer 40,000 Commander
- Collector number
- 55
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana black mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Pierre Loyvet
- Market price
- $6.58
What it does
Flying
Drain Life — When this creature enters, if you cast it, target opponent loses half their life, rounded up. You gain life equal to the life lost this way.
"Aza'gorod, the Nightbringer. The embodiment of death. A killer of stars and of worlds."— Illuminor Szeras
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
The Shard of the Nightbringer was released in 2022 as part of the Warhammer 40,000 Commander deck series, a collaborative project between Wizards of the Coast and Games Workshop. This set represented a significant crossover, integrating the grimdark science fiction lore of the Necrons and other factions into the ruleset of Magic: The Gathering. The card represents a C'tan Shard, a powerful entity from Necron mythology designed to capture the terrifying, god-like influence these beings exert over the tabletop game's universe.
The card illustration was commissioned from artist Pierre Loyvet, whose work emphasizes the ethereal and menacing nature of the Nightbringer. Loyvet sought to evoke the creature's legendary status as a harvester of souls, utilizing dark, imposing visuals to distinguish it from standard fantasy creatures. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its thematic accuracy and effectiveness in the Necron-themed 'Necron Dynasties' deck, cementing its place as a staple for fans of the crossover.
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