Alesha, Who Smiles at Death is a rare legendary creature from the 2019 Magic: The Gathering The List set, featuring unique graveyard recursion mechanics.
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • The List
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Alesha, Who Smiles at Death is a rare legendary creature card from Magic: The Gathering's 2019 The List set. Designated as FRF-90, this card brings a distinct strategic option to the tabletop experience. As a Human Warrior, Alesha offers a mana-efficient play option with a mana value of three, appealing to collectors who appreciate the intricate design of the game's lore and mechanics. The card's primary appeal lies in its unique ability to interact with the graveyard. Alesha grants first strike, allowing her to deal damage before opposing creatures can counterattack. Her defining trait is a triggered ability that activates whenever she attacks. By paying two mana of any combination of white and black, players can return a target creature card with power two or less from their graveyard back to the battlefield. This mechanic encourages deep strategic planning, as players must carefully manage their graveyard resources to maximize Alesha's potential in combat. Collecting cards from The List set offers a unique window into Magic: The Gathering's history. These cards were printed on standard-bordered sheets and feature a special frame, making them highly sought after by dedicated enthusiasts. The List serves as a bridge between past and future innovations, allowing players to experience powerful mechanics from older sets in a modern context. Alesha stands out within this collection due to her dual-color identity and her ability to turn discarded creatures into immediate battlefield threats. For collectors, owning a copy of Alesha, Who Smiles at Death represents a piece of Magic's evolving design philosophy. Whether you are building a thematic deck around graveyard strategies or simply appreciating the artistry of the game, this card holds a special place in the hearts of Magic: The Gathering fans.
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Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Anastasia Ovchinnikova
Card Stock
English
{2}{R}
Legendary Creature — Human Warrior
3 / 2
R
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First strike Whenever Alesha attacks, you may pay {W/B}{W/B}. If you do, return target creature card with power 2 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped and attacking.
"Greet death with sword in hand."




















