Baleful Beholder: Command the Battlefield’s Gaze
The Baleful Beholder emerges from the swirling mists of the Forgotten Realms, a formidable creature that demands tactical decisions the moment it arrives. This 6/5 menace offers a versatile entry effect: you may force each opponent to sacrifice an enchantment with its Antimagic Cone, disrupting enchantment-heavy strategies, or enable your creatures with Fear Ray, granting menace to slip past defenses with ease. Its dual functionality ensures it fits neatly into decks that either disrupt opponents’ setups or push aggressive board states, especially synergizing with tokens or swarms that capitalize on menace.
With six power and five toughness, Baleful Beholder stands as a sturdy threat that rewards strategic deployment. It pairs well with cards that benefit from menace or enchantment destruction, such as Dire Fleet Ravager or enchantment-centric decks looking to clear the way for more lethal assaults. For players seeking to balance offense and control in black mana, Baleful Beholder provides a critical edge in navigating the midgame battlefield.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {4}{B}{B}
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Card Type: Creature
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Subtypes: Beholder
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): When Baleful Beholder enters the battlefield, choose one —
• Antimagic Cone — Each opponent sacrifices an enchantment.
• Fear Ray — Creatures you control gain menace until end of turn. (A creature with menace can’t be blocked except by two or more creatures.)
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Power / Toughness: 6/5
