Vengeful Ancestor
Forgotten Realms Commander 35 • rare
- Set
- Forgotten Realms Commander
- Collector number
- 35
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Svetlin Velinov
- Market price
- $1.57
What it does
Flying
Whenever this creature enters or attacks, goad target creature. (Until your next turn, that creature attacks each combat if able and attacks a player other than you if able.)
Whenever a goaded creature attacks, it deals 1 damage to its controller.
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
Vengeful Ancestor was released in 2021 as part of the Forgotten Realms Commander set, a collection specifically designed to integrate the flavor and mechanics of Dungeons & Dragons into the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Created to function as a centerpiece for multiplayer Commander games, the card leans into the 'goad' mechanic, which forces opponents to attack one another rather than the controller of the ancestor. This design reflects the chaotic and often political nature of tabletop role-playing encounters, emphasizing the card's role as a tool for manipulating board states.
The artwork was illustrated by artist Wisnu Tan, who captured the spectral and imposing nature of the ancestor in a style consistent with the dark fantasy aesthetic of the Dungeons & Dragons universe. The design centers on a spirit seeking retribution, using a color palette of ghostly blues and purples to emphasize its ethereal origins. Upon release, the card was well-received by the Commander community for its ability to speed up games by preventing defensive stalemates and forcing player interaction.
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