Vanquisher's Banner
Ixalan 251 • rare
- Set
- Ixalan
- Collector number
- 251
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Milivoj Ćeran
- Market price
- $5.26
What it does
As this artifact enters, choose a creature type.
Creatures you control of the chosen type get +1/+1.
Whenever you cast a creature spell of the chosen type, draw a card.
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
Vanquisher's Banner was released in 2017 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set Ixalan. The set drew heavy inspiration from themes of exploration, Mesoamerican mythology, and high-seas adventure, focusing on four primary factions clashing over a hidden golden city. This artifact was designed to support the set's central 'tribal' mechanical identity, rewarding players for building decks around specific creature types like pirates, dinosaurs, merfolk, or vampires.
The card was illustrated by Greg Staples, a long-time contributor to the game known for his expressive and atmospheric style. Staples designed the banner to feel like a relic of conquest, imbuing it with a sense of historical weight and tribal pride that fits the lore of the Ixalan plane. Upon its release, it became a staple in the Commander format, where its ability to buff creatures and provide card draw makes it a highly efficient utility piece for decks relying on creature-type synergy.
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