The Elder Brain foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2022 Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate set, featuring a powerful Horror creature with unique hand disruption abilities.
Elder Brain
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate
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The Elder Brain card from Magic: The Gathering stands as a formidable presence in the Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate expansion. Released in 2022 as card number 125, this Rare foil creature brings a distinct Horror archetype to the table for enthusiasts of the trading card game. Designed by artist Daarken, the card features a bold black mana cost and a menacing 6/6 power and toughness stat line that demands respect on the battlefield. At its core, the Elder Brain offers a disruptive strategy centered around hand management. With the Menace keyword, it is difficult for opponents to block, and its triggered ability allows you to exile all cards from a targeted player's hand. You then draw cards equal to the number exiled and may play lands and cast spells from that exiled zone. A key feature of this mechanic is the ability to spend mana as though it were any color, providing significant flexibility in your spellcasting. This makes the card a strategic tool for controlling the game flow and overwhelming opponents with resource denial. For collectors, the foil treatment adds a layer of visual appeal to this iconic Dungeons & Dragons-inspired character. The Elder Brain remains a notable piece within the Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate series, appealing to fans of both the Magic: The Gathering community and the broader fantasy lore. Its unique interaction with exiled cards creates memorable gameplay moments, making it a sought-after addition for those building competitive or thematic decks.
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Card Details
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Elder Brain
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Daarken
Card Stock
English
Foil
{5}{B}{B}
Creature — Horror
6 / 6
B
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Menace Whenever this creature attacks a player, exile all cards from that player's hand, then they draw that many cards. You may play lands and cast spells from among the exiled cards for as long as they remain exiled. If you cast a spell this way, you may spend mana as though it were mana of any color to cast it.