The Gideon Blackblade foil mythic rare card (WAR #13) from Magic: The Gathering's 2019 War of the Spark expansion. This legendary planeswalker features Viktor Titov's artwork and powerful gameplay abilities.
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • War of the Spark
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The Gideon Blackblade is a legendary planeswalker card from the Magic: The Gathering War of the Spark expansion, released in 2019. As card number 13 in the set, this foil mythic rare stands out due to its premium finish and high rarity tier, making it a focal point for collectors building comprehensive War of the Spark collections. The card was illustrated by Viktor Titov, whose distinct artistic style defines much of the set's visual identity. Gideon Blackblade represents a unique twist on the Gideon Jura character, transforming him into a 4/4 Human Soldier creature with indestructible while remaining a planeswalker. This duality offers strategic depth, allowing players to utilize his defensive capabilities alongside his iconic planeswalker abilities. The card's mana cost of {1}{W}{W} makes it relatively accessible to play, while its loyalty of 4 provides substantial board presence. Its abilities include preventing damage during your turn and enhancing other creatures with vigilance, lifelink, or indestructible, making it a versatile asset in many deck archetypes. For collectors, the foil treatment adds significant visual appeal, catching the light with a shimmering effect that enhances display value. Owning this card connects collectors to a pivotal moment in Magic's history, where iconic characters were reimagined for a massive battle against the planeswalker Narset. Whether you are completing a set, investing in premium foil rares, or simply admiring Viktor Titov's artwork, this card represents a high-value addition to any collection. The combination of mythic rarity, foil finish, and iconic character design makes Gideon Blackblade a standout piece in the War of the Spark expansion.
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Featured
Gideon Blackblade
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Viktor Titov
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{W}{W}
Legendary Planeswalker — Gideon
4
W
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During your turn, Gideon Blackblade is a 4/4 Human Soldier creature with indestructible that's still a planeswalker. Prevent all damage that would be dealt to Gideon Blackblade during your turn. +1: Up to one other target creature you control gains your choice of vigilance, lifelink, or indestructible until end of turn. −6: Exile target nonland permanent.
