Roll the Dice with Herald of Hadar
The Herald of Hadar brings a touch of the unpredictable to your Magic battlefield, embodying the chaotic energy of the Forgotten Realms. This Human Warlock channels dark forces with a unique mechanic that turns a single roll of a d20 into a multi-layered effect. With a mana cost of {4}{B}, it offers a solid 4/4 body, standing as a reliable presence while you strategize how best to leverage its Circle of Death ability. The gamble inherent in rolling the d20 fits perfectly within decks built around risk and reward, especially those seeking to balance life loss and gain while generating valuable Treasure tokens.
Herald of Hadar pairs excellently with cards that capitalize on life gain and Treasure tokens, such as Goldspan Dragon or Magda, Brazen Outlaw, amplifying your resource generation and survivability. Whether your roll lands low or hits the jackpot at 20, this card keeps opponents on their toes and rewards patient players who can make the most of its shifting outcomes. For decks that thrive on flexible board states, the Herald’s ability to create Treasure tokens while draining opponents is a subtle yet powerful tool in controlling the pace of the game.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {4}{B}
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Card Type: Creature
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Subtypes: Human Warlock
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Card Text / Rules Text:
Circle of Death — 5{B}: Roll a d20.
1–9 | Each opponent loses 2 life.
10–19 | Each opponent loses 2 life and you gain 2 life.
20 | Each opponent loses 2 life and you gain 2 life. Create two Treasure tokens.
(They're artifacts with “{T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Add one mana of any color.”)
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Power / Toughness: 4/4
