The Overwhelming Encounter card from Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate brings D&D-style randomness to Magic gameplay with its unique d20 resolution mechanic.
Overwhelming Encounter
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate
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Released in 2022, Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate bridges the gap between Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons, introducing mechanics that feel native to tabletop roleplaying. Card number 245, titled Overwhelming Encounter, is a green sorcery that embodies this crossover spirit through its reliance on a d20 roll rather than a fixed outcome. This design choice makes it a standout piece for collectors who appreciate the strategic unpredictability that defines the Baldur's Gate theme. The card’s ability allows creatures you control to gain vigilance and trample, while the subsequent dice roll determines the magnitude of a bonus. Depending on the result, your army receives a +2/+2 boost, gains +1/+1 counters, or receives a massive surge of four +1/+1 counters. This variability ensures that every instance of the spell feels distinct, adding layers of excitement to Commander games. Designed by Darek Zabrocki, the card serves as a functional tool for set completion and a thematic nod to the source material, making it a valuable addition for enthusiasts of both franchises.
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Overwhelming Encounter
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Darek Zabrocki
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English
{3}{G}{G}
Sorcery
G
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Creatures you control gain vigilance and trample until end of turn. Roll a d20. 1—9 | Creatures you control get +2/+2 until end of turn. 10—19 | Put two +1/+1 counters on each creature you control. 20 | Put four +1/+1 counters on each creature you control.