Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
The List C18-28 • rare
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- C18-28
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Lucas Graciano
- Market price
- $2.06
What it does
Whenever Varchild deals combat damage to a player, that player creates that many 1/1 red Survivor creature tokens.
Survivors your opponents control can't block, and they can't attack you or planeswalkers you control.
When Varchild leaves the battlefield, gain control of all Survivors.
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
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor first appeared in the C18 Commander set, released in 2018 as part of the Adaptive Enchantment deck. The character draws from the deep lore of Magic: The Gathering’s Ice Age block, representing a historical figure whose complex legacy is tied to the conflicts of the continent of Terisiare. Designed to mechanically emphasize her status as a warmonger, the card forces opponents to accumulate survivor tokens, effectively rewarding players who lean into aggressive, disruptive strategies.
The artwork for this iteration was rendered by Magali Villeneuve, a celebrated artist in the Magic community known for her expressive character work and evocative fantasy scenes. Villeneuve sought to portray Varchild with a commanding, battle-hardened presence that reflects her reputation as a polarizing military leader. Upon its release, the card was well-received by fans of Commander for its unique political playstyle and its deep connection to the franchise's long-standing narrative history, eventually seeing a reprint in The List to make it more accessible to newer players.
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