The 2022 Warhammer 40,000 Commander expansion features The Swarmlord as card #4, a mythic rare foil Tyranid creature designed for strategic play.
The Swarmlord
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Warhammer 40,000 • Commander
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Released in 2022, the Warhammer 40,000 Commander expansion for Magic: The Gathering introduces The Swarmlord as card number 4. This mythic rare foil card embodies the devastating power of the Tyranid hive fleet, capturing the essence of the popular tabletop franchise within the TCG format. Designed by artist Antonio José Manzanedo, the card features a mana cost of three generic, one green, one blue, and one red mana, making it a significant investment in any deck that supports the GUR color identity. The Swarmlord serves as a formidable commander option for collectors and players alike. Its unique abilities allow it to enter the battlefield with multiple +1/+1 counters based on previous commander casts, while its secondary effect enables card draw whenever other controlled creatures with counters perish. For fans of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, this product offers a tangible connection to the lore, blending narrative depth with strategic mechanics. As a key piece of the Commander subset, it appeals to those looking to expand their collection with high-value, cross-IP collaborations that bridge tabletop gaming and digital card play.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Year
2022
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
Warhammer 40,000
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#4
Featured Subject
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Featured
The Swarmlord
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Mythic Rare
Antonio José Manzanedo
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{G}{U}{R}
Legendary Creature — Tyranid
5 / 5
G, R, U
Card Text
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Rapid Regeneration — The Swarmlord enters with two +1/+1 counters on it for each time you've cast your commander from the command zone this game. Xenos Cunning — Whenever a creature you control with a counter on it dies, draw a card.