Wydwen, the Biting Gale
Lorwyn 253 • rare
- Set
- Lorwyn
- Collector number
- 253
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Blue
- Artist
- Matt Cavotta
- Market price
- $0.48
What it does
Flash
Flying
blue mana black mana, Pay 1 life: Return Wydwen to its owner's hand.
In a world of bright, cloudless skies, she is the dark storm on the horizon.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Wydwen, the Biting Gale was introduced in the 2007 Magic: The Gathering expansion set Lorwyn. As a legendary creature belonging to the Faerie typal theme of the set, Wydwen represents the darker, more mischievous side of the folklore-inspired plane. The design focuses on the mechanics of flash and self-bounce, reflecting the elusive and fickle nature of the Faerie folk as portrayed in the game's evolving narrative during that era.
The card was illustrated by Todd Lockwood, a prominent fantasy artist known for his significant contributions to Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering. Lockwood designed Wydwen to embody the sleek, predatory aesthetic of the Lorwyn Faeries, utilizing cold blues and sharp silhouettes to emphasize her role as a Queen of the bitter winds. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its high utility in control strategies, particularly in the Commander format, where its ability to protect itself from removal made it a staple for blue-black deck builders.
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