# 2022 Magic: The Gathering Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate #143

> The Baleful Beholder is a six-mana creature from the 2022 Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate expansion, offering unique gameplay mechanics for collectors of Magic: The Gathering.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2022
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate
- **Card number**: #143
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Released in 2022 as part of the Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate expansion, the Baleful Beholder stands as a distinct entry within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified by card number 143, this Common creature card brings the iconic Dungeons & Dragons monster to the tabletop arena with a mana cost of {4}{B}{B}. Designed by artist Lars Grant-West, the card features a Power/Toughness of 6/5, making it a formidable presence in any deck built around black mana strategies. For collectors focusing on the Alchemy Horizons series, this card represents a bridge between the fantasy world of Baldur's Gate and the complex mechanics of Magic. The Baleful Beholder allows players to choose between sacrificing an opponent's enchantment or granting menace to their own creatures upon entering the battlefield. This versatility adds depth to both the collecting experience and the gameplay, appealing to those who appreciate strategic card design. The inclusion of this Beholder in the HBG set code highlights the ongoing collaboration between Wizards of the Coast and the rich lore of D&D.

## FAQ

### What is the Baleful Beholder in Magic: The Gathering?

The Baleful Beholder is a Common Creature — Beholder card from the 2022 Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate expansion. It costs {4}{B}{B} to cast and has a power and toughness of 6/5.

### What does the Baleful Beholder do in gameplay?

When the Baleful Beholder enters the battlefield, its controller chooses one effect: either each opponent sacrifices an enchantment of their choice, or creatures you control gain menace until end of turn.

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