Magic: The Gathering

Zariel, Archduke of Avernus

Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Promos 172a • mythic

Set: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Promos
Collector number: 172a
Rarity: Mythic
Mana cost: 2 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Planeswalker
Colors: Red
Artist: Heonhwa
Finish: Foil

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Lore

Why it matters

As a mythic planeswalker from the Adventures in the Forgotten Realms set, Zariel, Archduke of Avernus, represents a pivotal figure in Dungeons & Dragons lore as the fallen angel who rules the first layer of the Nine Hells. This specific promo version, illustrated by Heonhwa, is sought after by collectors for its unique aesthetic take on a character whose tragic history and complex morality define the conflicts of the Blood War.

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What it does

+1: Creatures you control get +1/+0 and gain haste until end of turn.

0: Create a 1/1 red Devil creature token with "When this token dies, it deals 1 damage to any target."

−6: You get an emblem with "At the end of the first combat phase on your turn, untap target creature you control. After this phase, there is an additional combat phase."

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Zariel, Archduke of Avernus, debuted in the 2021 Magic: The Gathering set Adventures in the Forgotten Realms, which marked the first full-scale integration of Dungeons & Dragons lore into the card game. As a mythic rare planeswalker, the card represents the fallen angel turned ruler of the first layer of the Nine Hells. The design intent was to capture her aggressive, militaristic nature, utilizing mechanics that prioritize haste and combat prowess to reflect her presence on the front lines of the Blood War.

The artwork for this specific variant was provided by illustrator Heonhwa, whose aesthetic style emphasizes dynamic lighting and a fierce, imposing character portrait. The illustration was received positively by players for its faithful adaptation of Zariel’s canonical appearance in D&D sourcebooks, successfully translating her intimidating, armored demonic form into the stylized frame of a planeswalker card. It remains a staple for collectors interested in both the crossover mechanics of the set and the expansive visual history of D&D's most prominent infernal figures.

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