Gideon Blackblade is a Mythic Rare legendary planeswalker card from the 2019 War of the Spark expansion in Magic: The Gathering.
Gideon Blackblade
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • War of the Spark
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Released in 2019 as part of the War of the Spark expansion, Gideon Blackblade stands as a pivotal legendary planeswalker in the Magic: The Gathering universe. As card number 13 in the set, this Mythic Rare card represents a significant milestone for collectors building their War of the Spark collection. The card features the iconic character Gideon Jura in his blackblade armor, a transformation that fundamentally alters his role on the battlefield. For Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts, this card offers unique gameplay mechanics that blend creature and planeswalker abilities. Gideon Blackblade functions as a 4/4 Human Soldier with indestructible, while also retaining his planeswalker loyalty abilities. This dual nature makes it a versatile asset in many strategies, allowing players to protect their board presence or support other creatures with abilities like vigilance, lifelink, or indestructible. The ability to exile nonland permanents with his ultimate ability adds strategic depth that appeals to competitive players and casual builders alike. Gideon Blackblade, illustrated by Viktor Titov, captures the intensity of the event with a striking visual representation of the character. The product appeals to those seeking to complete their War of the Spark set or acquire high-rarity cards for their Magic: The Gathering library. Whether for gameplay utility or collection completeness, this card remains a notable piece of Magic history.
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Gideon Blackblade
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Viktor Titov
Card Stock
English
{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.