Magic: The Gathering

Akroan Phalanx

Born of the Gods 2 • uncommon

Set: Born of the Gods
Collector number: 2
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 3 generic mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: Steve Prescott
Market price: $0.15

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What it's worth

$0.15market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$0.12 – $0.21 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon card from the Born of the Gods set represents a tactical unit that utilizes a formation-based mechanic to grow stronger as you assemble a larger army. Because its strength is tied directly to the number of creatures you control, it acts as a reward for players who focus on building a wide presence on the battlefield.

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Card face

What it does

Vigilance

2 generic mana red mana: Creatures you control get +1/+0 until end of turn.

Shields up, spears out, heels set, hearts firm.

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

Akroan Phalanx was released in 2014 as part of the Born of the Gods expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set in the Greek-inspired plane of Theros, the card reflects the militaristic nature of the city-state of Akros, which emphasizes discipline, strength, and collective defense. The design team created this creature to showcase the 'inspired' keyword, a mechanic that rewards players for untapping a creature after it has been tapped, symbolizing the phalanx's ability to recover and reorganize in the heat of battle.

The card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, a prolific artist in the Magic: The Gathering community known for his expressive, painterly style. Voss sought to capture the rhythmic unity of a hoplite formation, using the framing of the artwork to emphasize the overlapping shields and spears that define the phalanx. Upon release, the card was received as a standard limited-play utility creature, valued by players for its ability to bolster board presence through teamwork-oriented mechanics.

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Akroan PhalanxThe List · #BNG-2 · uncommon · 2024$0.05

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