# 2011 Magic: The Gathering Commander #228

> Szadek, Lord of Secrets (CMD 228), a legendary vampire creature from Magic: The Gathering's 2011 Commander release, featuring unique mill mechanics and a 5/5 power frame.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2011
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Commander
- **Card number**: #228
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Szadek, Lord of Secrets (CMD 228) is a legendary vampire creature from Magic: The Gathering's 2011 Commander set, designed by artist Donato Giancola. As a seven-mana investment, this five-toughness powerhouse offers flyers and a distinctive combat trigger that converts damage into +1/+1 counters for the card and forces opponents to mill cards from their libraries. Collectors value this product for its strategic depth and the evocative artwork that defines the era's design language. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, this card represents a pivotal moment in the Commander format's history, emphasizing high-impact, game-altering effects. The interplay between the flying ability and the mill mechanic creates a compelling narrative of control and attrition, appealing to both competitive players and set builders. Each copy of Szadek, Lord of Secrets serves as a key piece for completing the Commander subset, offering a tangible connection to the rich lore of the game's universe.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost and type of Szadek, Lord of Secrets?

Szadek, Lord of Secrets has a mana cost of {3}{U}{U}{B}{B} and is classified as a Legendary Creature — Vampire with a mana value of 7.

### What abilities does this card possess?

This card has the flying ability and a triggered ability that replaces combat damage with +1/+1 counters on itself and mills cards for the damaged player.

### Which set is CMD 228 from?

Card number 228 appears in the Commander set, released in 2011 as part of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game product line.

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