Akroan Crusader
Theros 111 • common
- Set
- Theros
- Collector number
- 111
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Johann Bodin
- Market price
- $0.25
What it does
Heroic — Whenever you cast a spell that targets this creature, create a 1/1 red Soldier creature token with haste. (It can attack and tap as soon as it comes under your control.)
An Akroan soldier's worth is measured by the number of swords raised by his battle cry.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Akroan Crusader was released in 2013 as part of the Theros expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Drawing heavy inspiration from Greek mythology, the set aimed to immerse players in a world of gods, heroes, and monsters. The card represents the soldier archetype of Akros, a polis defined by its militaristic culture and dedication to the god Iroas, reflecting the set's thematic focus on martial discipline and heroic deeds.
The card was illustrated by David Palumbo, who captured the character in a moment of rhythmic, tactical preparation. His design emphasizes the Crusader's role in the Heroic mechanic, which triggers powerful effects when the creature is targeted by spells. The piece was well-received for its clean, dynamic aesthetic, fitting seamlessly into the set's high-fantasy interpretation of classical antiquity.
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