Bringer of the White Dawn is a rare artifact creature from the 2004 Magic: The Gathering Fifth Dawn set, known for its distinctive alternative payment mechanic.
Bringer of the White Dawn
2004 • Magic: The Gathering • Fifth Dawn
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Bringer of the White Dawn serves as a pivotal artifact creature within the Fifth Dawn expansion, released by Wizards of the Coast in 2004. As card number 7 in the set, this white mana card is classified as Rare and was illustrated by Kev Walker. The card introduces a unique gameplay dynamic that appeals to strategy enthusiasts and collectors of the format. The card’s design centers on a powerful alternative cost mechanic. Instead of paying its standard mana cost of seven generic mana and two white mana, players may choose to pay one mana of each color—white, blue, black, red, and green. This flexibility allows for versatile deck building, particularly in formats where multicolored mana sources are abundant. Once on the battlefield, Bringer of the White Dawn functions as a 5/5 creature with trample, enabling it to push damage through blockers effectively. A key feature for collectors and players alike is its upkeep ability. At the beginning of your upkeep, you may return a target artifact card from your graveyard to the battlefield. This ability supports artifact-centric strategies, allowing for recursion and resource management that defines much of the Fifth Dawn block’s identity. The card’s color identity spans all five colors, reflecting the set's central theme of the Urza block's legacy and the convergence of mana types. For collectors, Bringer of the White Dawn represents a significant piece of Magic: The Gathering history. Collectors often seek this card for its role in artifact strategies and its place within the Fifth Dawn sequence. The card’s rarity and unique mechanics make it a valuable addition to any comprehensive collection of Magic: The Gathering cards. Whether for competitive play or historical appreciation, this card offers a distinct experience within the game's rich tapestry of strategies and narratives.
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Bringer of the White Dawn
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Kev Walker
Card Stock
English
{7}{W}{W}
Creature — Bringer
5 / 5
W
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You may pay {W}{U}{B}{R}{G} rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Trample At the beginning of your upkeep, you may return target artifact card from your graveyard to the battlefield.







