Magic: The Gathering

High Priest of Penance

Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate 848 • rare

Set: Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate
Collector number: 848
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: white mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black · White
Artist: Mark Zug
Market price: $0.31

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$0.31market price via TCGplayer · Aug 8, 2026$0.25 – $0.31 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The High Priest of Penance is a rare creature card known for its ability to destroy target nonland permanents whenever it takes damage. Originally debuting in an earlier set, this version from Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate showcases Mark Zug’s distinct illustrative style and remains a notable utility piece for players who focus on control-oriented deck strategies.

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What it does

Whenever this creature is dealt damage, you may destroy target nonland permanent.

"All I require is faith, loyalty, obedience, trust, and complete and utter devotion."

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The High Priest of Penance was originally introduced in the Gatecrash expansion of Magic: The Gathering in 2013, designed as a reactive defensive creature that punishes opponents for damaging it. Its inclusion in the 2022 Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate set served to bring the card into a modern draft-focused format, reflecting the design philosophy of the original Orzhov Syndicate faction which emphasizes taxing opponents and turning adversity into tactical advantage.

The artwork by Mark Zug captures the macabre and ritualistic nature of the Orzhov, featuring the priest in a state of solemn, self-inflicted sacrifice. Zug is a long-time contributor to the game known for his expressive, painterly style. His design for this character was well-received by players for its ability to convey the flavor of the card's mechanics through visual storytelling, reinforcing the theme that every injury sustained by the priest leads to a greater cost for the adversary.

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