Vela the Night-Clad
Starter Commander Decks 256 • mythic
- Set
- Starter Commander Decks
- Collector number
- 256
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Blue
- Artist
- Allen Williams
- Market price
- $0.33
What it does
Intimidate (This creature can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or creatures that share a color with it.)
Other creatures you control have intimidate.
Whenever Vela or another creature you control leaves the battlefield, each opponent loses 1 life.
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
Vela the Night-Clad was released in 2012 as part of the Planechase 2012 expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Created by Wizards of the Coast, this card was designed specifically to serve as a centerpiece for one of the set's preconstructed Commander decks, focusing on the Dimir color identity of blue and black. The character represents a mysterious assassin from the plane of Lorwyn, intended to embody themes of stealth, evasion, and collective damage through her ability to grant intimidate to other creatures and punish opponents whenever a creature under your control leaves the battlefield.
The artwork was illustrated by Aleksi Briclot, a prolific contributor to the game known for his atmospheric and moody style. Briclot utilized a palette of deep blues and purples to emphasize the character’s connection to the night and her ethereal, masked nature. The design was received favorably by the Commander community, as her unique triggered ability provided a distinct strategic incentive for players to explore blink and sacrifice archetypes within the format.
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