The iconic Gideon Blackblade Mythic Rare card from Magic: The Gathering's 2019 War of the Spark set. A powerful legendary planeswalker with unique creature abilities.
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • War of the Spark
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As a Mythic Rare card numbered 13 in the set, this Gideon variant stands out for its unique ability to function as both a creature and a planeswalker, offering immense strategic flexibility. Designed by Viktor Titov, the card captures the essence of the Jace vs. Gideon storyline that defined the block. Gideon Blackblade enters the battlefield with a loyalty of 4 and possesses a striking ability: during your turn, it is a 4/4 Human Soldier creature with indestructible while remaining a planeswalker. This dual nature allows players to use Gideon as a resilient blocker or attacker without sacrificing planeswalker abilities. Additionally, it prevents all damage that would be dealt to it during your turn, making it nearly impossible to remove during the controller's phase. The card's abilities provide strong support for the player's board. The +1 ability allows you to empower another creature you control with vigilance, lifelink, or indestructible until end of turn, enhancing your army's survivability. The ultimate -6 ability exiles a target nonland permanent, offering a powerful removal option that can turn the tide of any game. Collectors and players alike value this card for its historical significance in the Magic: The Gathering universe and its enduring power in various formats. Whether you are building a competitive deck or assembling a thematic collection, this card represents a pinnacle of design and utility in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
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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.
