The 2020 Secret Lair Drop featuring the Baleful Strix artifact creature, offering a unique alternative to standard set designs.
Baleful Strix
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Secret Lair Drop
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Released in 2020 as part of the Secret Lair Drop series, this Magic: The Gathering card features the Baleful Strix. Designed by Allen Douglas, the card presents an Artifact Creature — Bird with a mana cost of {U}{B}. Its gameplay mechanics include flying and deathtouch, allowing it to bypass blockers and defeat larger creatures efficiently. When entering the battlefield, the card triggers a draw effect, providing immediate card advantage to the controller. Collectors often seek this piece for its distinctive Superdrop design language, which diverges from traditional expansion frame aesthetics. The Secret Lair product line has established itself as a premium avenue for acquiring alternative art and special treatments. Owning this card number within the SLD set offers a tangible connection to that era of supplemental releases. It appeals to players who appreciate both the strategic utility of the creature and the visual appeal of the drop's unique presentation. The Baleful Strix remains a recognizable figure in the Magic: The Gathering universe, making it a solid addition for enthusiasts of the format.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Baleful Strix
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Allen Douglas
Card Stock
English
{U}{B}
Artifact Creature — Bird
1 / 1
B, U
Card Text
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Flying, deathtouch When this creature enters, draw a card.
Some superstitious persons believe that owls, being creatures of the night, are agents of Evil; but those who make such claims see only the reflection of their own guilty Consciences.