Showdown of the Skalds
Kaldheim Promos 229s • rare
- Set
- Kaldheim Promos
- Collector number
- 229s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Red · White
- Artist
- Steven Belledin
- Finish
- Foil
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 originally released as part of the Kaldheim expansion for Magic: The Gathering in early 2021. The card represents a key narrative moment in the set's Norse-inspired mythology, depicting the protagonists of the plane gathering to recount their sagas and prepare for the conflict against the cosmic threats looming over the World Tree. It was designed as a Rare enchantment, utilizing the 'Saga' card subtype to mechanically mirror the act of storytelling through its phased abilities.
The artwork for this specific promotional variant was illustrated by Magali Villeneuve, a prominent artist known for her evocative and painterly style within the fantasy genre. Villeneuve sought to capture a communal, heroic atmosphere, emphasizing the intimacy of the characters around the fire amidst the harsh, icy backdrop of Kaldheim. Upon release, the card saw immediate play in competitive formats for its efficiency and value, solidifying its place as both a functional tool for deck-builders and a thematic centerpiece of the set's aesthetic design.
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