Witherbloom, the Balancer
Secrets of Strixhaven 288 • mythic
- Set
- Secrets of Strixhaven
- Collector number
- 288
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 6 generic mana black mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Green
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $10.13
What it does
Affinity for creatures (This spell costs 1 generic mana less to cast for each creature you control.)
Flying, deathtouch
Instant and sorcery spells you cast have affinity for creatures.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Witherbloom, the Balancer was released in 2021 as part of the 'Secrets of Strixhaven' series, a specialized set of cards tied to the Strixhaven: School of Mages expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card represents the essence of Witherbloom, one of the five colleges at Strixhaven University, which focuses on the intersection of biology and death magic. Its design centers on the duality of life and decay, reflecting the college's philosophy of using the natural cycle of decomposition to fuel growth.
The card's artwork, illustrated by Magali Villeneuve, leans into the earthy, gothic aesthetic associated with the college's marshland campus. Villeneuve’s approach emphasizes the organic, somewhat macabre balance required by the school's students. Upon release, the card was noted for its unique mechanics that mirror the 'balance' theme, and it has since become a staple for players building decks around black and green mana color combinations.
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