Thrull Retainer
Fallen Empires 45 • uncommon
- Set
- Fallen Empires
- Collector number
- 45
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- black mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Ron Spencer
- Market price
- $0.28
What it does
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature gets +1/+1.
Sacrifice this Aura: Regenerate enchanted creature.
"Until the Rebellion, Thrulls served their masters faithfully—even at the cost of their own lives."— *Sarpadian Empires, vol. II*
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Thrull Retainer was released in 1994 as part of the Fallen Empires expansion set for Magic: The Gathering. The set focused on a war-torn world where various factions, including the Order of the Ebon Hand, utilized thrulls—biologically engineered servants—to maintain their power. This card specifically illustrates the protective role these creatures played for their dark masters within the lore of Sarpadia.
The artwork was provided by Quinton Hoover, a foundational illustrator for the early days of the game. Hoover utilized a distinct, flowing style that prioritized character expression over hyper-realism, creating a haunting image that fit the somber, gothic aesthetic of the Fallen Empires block. While the card is often remembered for its mechanical limitations, it remains a notable example of the early, experimental design phase of the collectible card game.
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