Magic: The Gathering

Acclaimed Contender

Throne of Eldraine Promos 1s • rare

Set: Throne of Eldraine Promos
Collector number: 1s
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: David Gaillet
Finish: Foil

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Market

What it's worth

$0.58market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.53 – $0.69 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card serves as a notable example of a rare promo from its set, offering players a way to secure essential cards for their decks. Its presence at the table rewards careful deck composition by enabling a search for powerful knights or artifacts, making it a reliable tool for those who favor a thematic strategy.

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Card face

What it does

When this creature enters, if you control another Knight, look at the top five cards of your library. You may reveal a Knight, Aura, Equipment, or legendary artifact card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Acclaimed Contender was released as part of the Throne of Eldraine set in 2019, drawing heavy aesthetic inspiration from Arthurian legend and high-fantasy folklore. Designed as a key card for Knight-themed tribal decks, it was crafted to provide players with a reliable way to search their libraries for powerful creatures or legendary artifacts, reinforcing the set's thematic focus on questing and chivalry.

The promotional version of this card, marked as 1s, was distributed through the Magic: The Gathering store championship and promotional programs. The illustration by Greg Staples captures the stoic essence of a knight in the Eldraine realm, and the design was generally well-received by the community for its efficiency in play and its evocative artwork that fits seamlessly into the game's broader narrative arc.

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Other printings

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About

About Acclaimed Contender

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