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Grandeur is a keyword that was introduced in [[Future Sight (set)|Future Sight]]
{{Infobox ability
| first = Future Sight
| last = Modern Horizons 3
| reminder = Discard another card named CARDNAME: ...
| stats = {{stats|W=1|U=1|B=1|R=2|G=1}}
| storm = 5
| storm_ref = <ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/126774414048/|title=Would you ever make a non-legendary creature with Grandeur? Also...|2015-08-15}}</ref>
}}
'''''Grandeur''''' is an [[ability word]] that was introduced in ''[[Future Sight]]'',<ref>{{DailyRef|latest-developments/grandeur-no-illusion-2007-04-13|Grandeur, No Illusion|[[Aaron Forsythe]]|April 13, 2007}}</ref> seen on a [[cycle]] of five [[legendary]] creatures in that set.


The grandeur ability can be played only while the creature that has it is in play. To play the ability, a different card with the same name must be discarded.  Only 5 cards have been printed with grandeur.  They are all legendary and form a [[cycle]].
==Description==
Grandeur is an [[activated ability]] that can be activated by discarding a card with the same name as the card the ability appears on.


==Example==
[[Mark Rosewater]] called the return of Grandeur unlikely, because of the popularity of the [[Commander (format)|Commander format]]. The problem is that it's tied to [[legendary]] yet meaningless in the format (Commander) that cares most about that [[supertype]].<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/153417321823/where-does-the-grandeur-mechanic-fit-on-the-storm|title=Where does the Grandeur mechanic fit on the Storm Scale?|November 20, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/158246593013/is-the-grandeur-mechanic-scrapped-i-used-to-love|title=Is the Grandeur mechanic scrapped?|March 10, 2017}}</ref> It also has low performance in Limited as all Grandeur Legends were rare.
Tarox Bladewing<br>
 
{2}{R}{R}{R}<br>
It has been discussed if Grandeur could be put on non-legendary creatures.<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/158253874368/couldnt-grandeur-just-be-put-on-a-non-legendary|title=Couldn't Grandeur just be put on a non-legendary creature?|March 10, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/159908287263/hey-mari-back-to-grandeur-mechanic-you-are|title=Couldn't you bring back new cards with Grandeur?|April 23, 2017}}</ref>
Legendary Creature -- Dragon<br>
 
4/3<br>
''[[Modern Horizons 3]]'' brought back Grandeur, but with a twist: it was printed on an unusual common Legendary (<c>Skoa, Embermage</c>), which gave it more relevance in [[Limited]]. This makes it closer to a [[Kindle]] effect. [[Mark Rosewater]] noted that R&D had talked about making common legendary creatures with grandeur for years.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/751652686639841280|title=We’ve talked about making common legendary creatures with grandeur for years.|May 27, 2024}}</ref>
Flying, haste<br>
 
Grandeur -- Discard another card named Tarox Bladewing: Tarox Bladewing gets +X/+X until end of turn, where X is its power.<br>
==Rulings==
[[Category: Keywords]]{{stub}}
*The grandeur ability can be activated only while the creature that has it is on the battlefield. To activate the ability, a different card with the same name must be discarded.
 
==Examples==
{{examples|<c>Tarox Bladewing</c> {{2}}{{R}}{{R}}{{R}}<br>Legendary Creature {{-}} Dragon<br>4/3<br>Flying, haste<br>''Grandeur'' {{-}} Discard another card named Tarox Bladewing: Tarox Bladewing gets +X/+X until end of turn, where X is its power.}}
 
==References==
{{reflist}}
 
{{Mechanics|ability}}

Latest revision as of 08:09, 28 May 2024

Grandeur
Ability Word
Introduced Future Sight
Last used Modern Horizons 3
Typical Text Grandeur — Discard another card named CARDNAME: ...
Storm Scale 5[1]
Statistics
6 cards
{W} 16.7% {U} 16.7% {B} 16.7% {R} 33.3% {G} 16.7%
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keyword:"Grandeur"

Grandeur is an ability word that was introduced in Future Sight,[2] seen on a cycle of five legendary creatures in that set.

Description

Grandeur is an activated ability that can be activated by discarding a card with the same name as the card the ability appears on.

Mark Rosewater called the return of Grandeur unlikely, because of the popularity of the Commander format. The problem is that it's tied to legendary yet meaningless in the format (Commander) that cares most about that supertype.[3][4] It also has low performance in Limited as all Grandeur Legends were rare.

It has been discussed if Grandeur could be put on non-legendary creatures.[5][6]

Modern Horizons 3 brought back Grandeur, but with a twist: it was printed on an unusual common Legendary (Skoa, Embermage), which gave it more relevance in Limited. This makes it closer to a Kindle effect. Mark Rosewater noted that R&D had talked about making common legendary creatures with grandeur for years.[7]

Rulings

  • The grandeur ability can be activated only while the creature that has it is on the battlefield. To activate the ability, a different card with the same name must be discarded.

Examples

Example

Tarox Bladewing {2}{R}{R}{R}
Legendary Creature — Dragon
4/3
Flying, haste
Grandeur — Discard another card named Tarox Bladewing: Tarox Bladewing gets +X/+X until end of turn, where X is its power.

References