Magic: The Gathering

Arena Athlete

Ultimate Masters 123 • common

Set: Ultimate Masters
Collector number: 123
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Jason Chan
Market price: $0.07

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$0.07market price via TCGplayer · Aug 18, 2026$0.07 – $0.11 over the tracked period

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What it does

Heroic — Whenever you cast a spell that targets this creature, target creature an opponent controls can't block this turn.

The Iroan Games award no medals. Athletes vie for a visit from Iroas, god of victory.

Formats

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

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Provenance

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Arena Athlete was first released in 2014 as part of the Born of the Gods expansion for Magic: The Gathering, a set centered on the Greek mythology-inspired plane of Theros. Designed by Wizards of the Coast, the card reflects the set's focus on the heroic keyword mechanic, which rewards players for targeting their own creatures with spells. The card serves as a tactical combat piece, utilizing its ability to force opponents' creatures to block when a heroic creature is targeted.

The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Jason Chan, whose style is noted for dynamic lighting and expressive character design. Chan depicted the athlete in mid-motion within a gladiatorial arena, emphasizing the card's aggressive role in gameplay. Upon its release, the card was widely received as a functional common, valued by players for its impact in Limited formats, and it was later included in the 2018 Ultimate Masters set, which curated powerful and iconic cards from the game's history to celebrate the platform's longevity.

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