Magic: The Gathering

Azorius Arrester

Return to Ravnica 5 • common

Set: Return to Ravnica
Collector number: 5
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: Wayne Reynolds
Market price: $0.16

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$0.16market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.11 – $0.16 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card, this creature serves as a foundational building block for strategies focused on controlling the pace of the game. Its presence in this set highlights the mechanical emphasis on maintaining order, acting as a reliable tool for players looking to stall their opponents' progress.

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What it does

When this creature enters, detain target creature an opponent controls. (Until your next turn, that creature can't attack or block and its activated abilities can't be activated.)

"You have the right to remain silent. Mostly because I tire of your excuses."

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Azorius Arrester was introduced in the 2012 Magic: The Gathering expansion set Return to Ravnica. As a common creature card representing the law-enforcement arm of the Azorius Senate, it was designed to provide mechanical utility in the Limited format by utilizing the detention mechanic, a thematic reflection of the guild's role in maintaining order within the city-plane of Ravnica.

The card features artwork by Wayne Reynolds, a veteran illustrator known for his dynamic and action-oriented style. Reynolds chose to emphasize the stoic, armored aesthetic of the Azorius soldiers, capturing the character mid-gesture to convey a sense of authoritative suppression. Within the competitive community, the card is recognized for its efficient design, which allowed players to temporarily neutralize opposing threats in the fast-paced gameplay environment of the set.

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