Magic: The Gathering

Balduvian Barbarians

Seventh Edition 173 • common

Set: Seventh Edition
Collector number: 173
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Jim Nelson
Market price: $0.11

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common creature from the Seventh Edition of Magic: The Gathering, this card features art by Jim Nelson and reflects the game's long-standing tradition of revisiting iconic illustrations from earlier sets. While the Balduvian Barbarians are not rare, they hold nostalgic value for players who appreciate the classic fantasy aesthetic that defined the game's mid-era expansions.

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What it does

"From the snowy slopes of Kaelor, To the canyons of Bandu, We drink and fight and feast and die As we were born to do."— Balduvian tavern song

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StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Balduvian Barbarians debuted in the Alliances expansion in 1996, representing the fierce warriors of the Balduvian nation from the Ice Age setting of Magic: The Gathering. The card was selected for the Seventh Edition core set in 2002 as part of an effort to maintain a staple presence for red aggressive creatures in the game's foundational card pool.

The artwork for this version was commissioned from Jim Nelson, a prolific contributor to the game known for his dynamic and muscular character illustrations. Nelson aimed to capture the visceral intensity and rugged aesthetic of the barbarian tribes, utilizing a color palette and composition that emphasized the character's raw physical power and tribal identity, which became a hallmark of the game's evolving visual style during the early 2000s.

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