Poison the Blade is a Common Instant from the 2022 Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate set, featuring unique artwork and strategic gameplay mechanics.
Poison the Blade
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate
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Poison the Blade (CLB 248) is a Common Instant from the 2022 Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate expansion, designed for Magic: The Gathering players seeking versatile interaction. This card provides a strategic advantage by granting deathtouch to a target creature until end of turn, allowing players to neutralize threats efficiently while simultaneously drawing a card to maintain hand resources. The inclusion of this dual-effect mechanic makes it a valuable tool for control and tempo strategies within the Commander format. Created by artist Matt Forsyth, the card embodies the dark fantasy aesthetic of the Baldur's Gate collaboration, appealing to fans of both TCG strategy and the iconic Dungeons & Dragons universe. As a Common rarity, Poison the Blade serves as an accessible entry point for collectors looking to complete the Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate set. Its straightforward mana cost of {1}{G} and low mana value of 2 ensure it integrates smoothly into green-based decks, offering consistent performance throughout the game. Collectors often seek this card to build comprehensive collections of Magic: The Gathering trading cards, valuing its role in the broader Commander Legends series and its contribution to the evolving meta of the format.
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Poison the Blade
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Matt Forsyth
Card Stock
English
{1}{G}
Instant
G
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Target creature gains deathtouch until end of turn. Draw a card.
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