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
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."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus, debuted as part of the 2021 Magic: The Gathering set 'Adventures in the Forgotten Realms,' which marked the first time the trading card game fully integrated the lore and characters of Dungeons & Dragons. This specific card, numbered 172a, represents a planeswalker card type designed to capture the fallen angel’s transformation into the ruler of the first layer of the Nine Hells. The game design emphasizes her combat-oriented nature, allowing players to manipulate the battlefield in ways that reflect her relentless command over infernal armies.
The illustration for this card was crafted by artist Magali Villeneuve, a prominent figure in the fantasy art community known for her detailed character work. Her approach aimed to convey Zariel’s duality, balancing her celestial origins with the harsh, scorched aesthetic of Avernus. Within the community, the card was received as a flavorful interpretation of the character, particularly praised for how its mechanics mirror her aggressive narrative arc and authority within the Blood War.
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