This 2018 Battlebond #1 card features Will Kenrith, a legendary planeswalker defined by his partner ability with Rowan Kenrith and potent board-wiping effects.
Will Kenrith
2018 • Magic: The Gathering • Battlebond
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As card number 1 in this set, Will Kenrith stands as a significant entry for collectors focusing on the Kenrith siblings. This legendary planeswalker card is categorized as a Mythic Rare, denoting its high status within the set's hierarchy and its appeal to serious collectors seeking premium pieces. Will Kenrith is a blue planeswalker with a starting loyalty of 4. His gameplay revolves around controlling the board and accelerating spell casting. His abilities allow him to neutralize opposing creatures by reducing their power and toughness while stripping their abilities, a powerful tool for control strategies. Additionally, he can reduce the casting cost of a target player's instant and sorcery spells, enabling the controller to cast spells more efficiently. His ultimate ability grants an emblem that copies every instant or sorcery spell cast, offering devastating value in the late game. A defining feature of this card is its partner mechanic with Rowan Kenrith. This allows players to use both cards as commanders in formats like Commander, creating a synergistic duo that bridges different strategic approaches. The card is illustrated by Anna Steinbauer, whose art brings the character to life for the first time in this set context. Collectors often seek this card due to its iconic status as the first card printed in the Battlebond expansion, making it a foundational piece for set builders. For those interested in Magic: The Gathering history, Battlebond marked a shift in how the game approached commander pairings. Will Kenrith remains a favorite among players who enjoy controlling the game state while ramping up their spell density. This card represents a pivotal moment in the game's design history, blending lore with innovative gameplay mechanics.
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Will Kenrith
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Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Anna Steinbauer
Card Stock
English
{4}{U}{U}
Legendary Planeswalker — Will
4
U
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+2: Until your next turn, up to two target creatures each have base power and toughness 0/3 and lose all abilities. −2: Target player draws two cards. Until your next turn, instant, sorcery, and planeswalker spells that player casts cost {2} less to cast. −8: Target player gets an emblem with "Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, copy it. You may choose new targets for the copy." Partner with Rowan Kenrith Will Kenrith can be your commander.