The Hedron Blade is a 2015 Battle for Zendikar Equipment card designed to enhance creature durability and combat effectiveness against colorless threats.
Hedron Blade
2015 • Magic: The Gathering • Battle for Zendikar
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Released in 2015 as part of the Battle for Zendikar expansion, the Hedron Blade stands as a foundational artifact in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified by the set code BFZ and card number 224, this common Equipment offers strategic flexibility for players and collectors alike. With a mana cost of just one, it provides an immediate +1/+1 boost to any equipped creature, making it an efficient tool for early-game board presence. Its secondary ability activates when the equipped creature is blocked by colorless creatures, granting deathtouch until the end of the turn. This mechanic allows players to trade favorably against specific threats without sacrificing board control. For collectors, the Hedron Blade represents a key piece of the Zendikar block's artifact ecosystem, featuring artwork by Zack Stella that complements the set's adventurous theme. The card's straightforward design and functional rules text make it a recognizable staple for those building competitive decks or completing set collections. As a low-cost utility piece, it highlights the intricate design philosophy of modern Magic sets, where even common cards offer meaningful gameplay interactions. Whether used in constructed formats or casual play, the Hedron Blade remains a practical and elegant addition to any library.
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Hedron Blade
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Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Zack Stella
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English
{1}
Artifact — Equipment
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Equipped creature gets +1/+1. Whenever equipped creature becomes blocked by one or more colorless creatures, it gains deathtouch until end of turn. (Any amount of damage it deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.) Equip {2} ({2}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)