Alesha, Who Smiles at Death is a legendary Human Warrior creature from the 2016 Magic: The Gathering Commander set. This card offers unique graveyard recursion mechanics for collectors and players alike.
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander
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Alesha, Who Smiles at Death (Card 119) is a legendary creature card from the 2016 Magic: The Gathering Commander set, designed by Anastasia Ovchinnikova. This Red mana card costs {2}{R} to cast and features the Human Warrior subtype with a power and toughness of 3/2. As a Rare card in the C16 set, it holds significant appeal for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts who appreciate unique gameplay mechanics and distinctive character designs. The card's rules text provides a compelling ability centered on graveyard interaction. With first strike, Alesha can be returned to the battlefield from your graveyard by paying {W/B}{W/B} whenever she attacks. This mechanic allows target creature cards with power 2 or less to enter the battlefield tapped and attacking, offering strategic depth in gameplay. The flavor text, "Greet death with sword in hand," complements the card's aggressive theme. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out Commander set cards for their unique legalities and design elements. Alesha, Who Smiles at Death stands out as a notable inclusion in the Commander product line, representing the 2016 release's focus on legendary creatures and interactive gameplay. Its multi-color identity of Black, Red, and White makes it a versatile choice for deck building, though its specific mechanics are what draw many collectors. Whether you are building a collection or looking for specific cards for your decks, Alesha, Who Smiles at Death is a key piece for any Magic enthusiast. The card's design and mechanics make it a valuable addition to any Magic: The Gathering trading card game collection.
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Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Anastasia Ovchinnikova
Card Stock
English
{2}{R}
Legendary Creature — Human Warrior
3 / 2
R
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First strike Whenever Alesha attacks, you may pay {W/B}{W/B}. If you do, return target creature card with power 2 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped and attacking.
"Greet death with sword in hand."




















