Arbalest Elite
Magic 2012 5 • uncommon
- Set
- Magic 2012
- Collector number
- 5
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Chris Rahn
- Market price
- $0.06
What it does
2 generic mana white mana, tap: This creature deals 3 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. This creature doesn't untap during your next untap step.
There are few things as satisfying as a good, healthy thunk.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Arbalest Elite was released in July 2011 as part of the Magic 2012 core set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The card was designed to function within the set's white color identity, which frequently emphasizes defensive mechanics and tactical combat interactions, specifically utilizing the 'tap' mechanic to simulate the calculated precision of a crossbowman in battle.
The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Chris Rahn, who sought to capture the stoic, focused demeanor of an elite marksman. Rahn's design choices emphasize the weight and mechanical complexity of the arbalest weapon, framing the figure in a pose that suggests both readiness and deliberation. Upon release, the card was received as a solid, functional uncommon designed primarily for limited play environments rather than high-level tournament competitive formats.
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