Showdown of the Skalds
Kaldheim 229 • rare
- Set
- Kaldheim
- Collector number
- 229
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Red · White
- Artist
- Steven Belledin
- Market price
- $0.37
What it does
(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after III.)
I — Exile the top four cards of your library. Until the end of your next turn, you may play those cards.
II, III — Whenever you cast a spell this turn, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Showdown of the Skalds was released in early 2021 as part of the Kaldheim expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Drawing inspiration from Norse mythology, the set aimed to capture the essence of Viking culture, featuring themes of heroic sagas, frost giants, and legendary battles. This specific card represents a 'saga' enchantment, a card type designed to tell a narrative across three sequential chapters that trigger on the player's turn.
The card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, a long-time contributor to the game known for his evocative, painterly style. His design for the piece depicts a dramatic, communal scene of celebration and storytelling, emphasizing the mythological focus of the set. Upon its release, it was well-received by players for its balance of thematic flavor and utility in competitive play, particularly within decks utilizing red and white mana.
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