This 2021 Magic: The Gathering card features Xanathar, Guild Kingpin as a legendary Beholder within the Adventures in the Forgotten Realms set.
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Adventures in the Forgotten Realms
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Xanathar, Guild Kingpin (239) stands as a formidable presence in Magic: The Gathering, specifically within the 2021 Adventures in the Forgotten Realms expansion. Designed by artist Kieran Yanner, this foil mythic rare legendary creature—Beholder brings significant strategic weight to the table with its six mana cost and five-six power/toughness frame. Collectors value this card not just for its artistic finish but for its potent gameplay mechanics, which allow the controller to disrupt opponents by limiting their spell casting while granting access to their library's top card. The Adventures in the Forgotten Realms set marked a unique crossover event, blending Wizards of the Coast’s trading card game with the beloved Dungeons & Dragons universe. Within this context, Xanathar represents the cunning and oppressive nature of the Zhentarim guild in Waterdeep. For traders and investors, this card serves as a tangible piece of that collaborative history. Its foil treatment adds a layer of visual appeal that distinguishes it from standard versions, making it a desirable target for set completionists and format-specific builders alike. Whether you are looking to complete the Adventures in the Forgotten Realms checklist or add a powerful commander to your collection, this card offers both historical significance and mechanical utility. The interplay between the Beholder subtype and the card’s ability creates a unique experience that resonates with long-time players and new collectors exploring the franchise's deeper lore.
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Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Kieran Yanner
Card Stock
English
Foil
{4}{U}{B}
Legendary Creature — Beholder
5 / 6
B, U
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At the beginning of your upkeep, choose target opponent. Until end of turn, that player can't cast spells, you may look at the top card of their library any time, you may play the top card of their library, and you may spend mana as though it were mana of any color to cast spells this way.