# 2022 Magic: The Gathering Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate #8r

> The lore and mechanics of Vhal, Scholar of Elements, an Uncommon legendary creature from the 2022 Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate expansion.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2022
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate
- **Card number**: #8r
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Vhal, Scholar of Elements is a distinctive Uncommon card identified by set code HBG and card number 8r within the 2022 Magic: The Gathering Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate expansion. As a Legendary Human Wizard with a mana value of four, this card requires both Blue and Red mana to cast, reflecting its dual-color identity. The artwork by David Gaillet brings this character to life, offering a visual anchor for fans of the Baldur's Gate franchise who are expanding their Magic: The Gathering collections. This product appeals to collectors interested in the intersection of tabletop gaming and digital exclusives, as Alchemy Horizons was designed for the MTG Arena platform. The card’s ability allows players to remove study counters to deal damage to opponents' creatures or planeswalkers, while also providing a card draw mechanic by discarding a card. For those building themed decks or completing the Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate set, Vhal represents a key piece of lore integration.

## FAQ

### What type of card is Vhal, Scholar of Elements?

Vhal, Scholar of Elements is a Legendary Creature — Human Wizard card from Magic: The Gathering. It features a mana cost of {2}{U}{R} and has a power and toughness of 4/4.

### Which set does card number 8r belong to?

Card number 8r is part of the Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate expansion, released in 2022. This set features cards designed specifically for the Magic: The Gathering Arena digital platform.

### Who illustrated Vhal, Scholar of Elements?

The card was illustrated by David Gaillet, who provided the visual representation for this character in the Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate set.

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