The 1999 Magic: The Gathering Balduvian Horde foil promotional card from the World Championship Promos set, featuring a 5/5 Human Barbarian with a unique discard sacrifice mechanic.
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • World Championship Promos
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The Balduvian Horde foil promotional card, designated as number 1 in the 1999 World Championship Promos (PWOR) set, is a distinct release within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Printed with a rare foil finish and illustrated by Brian Snõddy, this card identifies the creature as a Human Barbarian with a mana cost of {2}{R}{R} and a power/toughness rating of 5/5. Its inclusion in the PWOR series marks it as a specific artifact from the game's early competitive history. The card's mechanical identity centers on its triggered ability: when the creature enters the battlefield, the controller must sacrifice it unless they discard a random card from their hand. This design creates a high-risk, high-reward dynamic that distinguishes it from standard base set cards. This card is numbered 1 in the 1999 World Championship Promos set. For investors and hobbyists focusing on vintage Magic products, the combination of the rare foil treatment and the specific PWOR subset creates a niche market segment. The card’s status as a promo release rather than a retail booster product adds to its collectibility.
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Balduvian Horde
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Magic: The Gathering
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Brian Snõddy
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English
Foil
{2}{R}{R}
Creature — Human Barbarian
5 / 5
R
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