Banisher Priest
March of the Machine Commander 173 • uncommon
- Set
- March of the Machine Commander
- Collector number
- 173
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Willian Murai
- Market price
- $0.26
What it does
When this creature enters, exile target creature an opponent controls until this creature leaves the battlefield.
"Oathbreaker, I cast you out!"
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Banisher Priest was originally introduced in the 2013 Magic: The Gathering set Magic 2014, designed as a white creature that exiles an opponent's creature upon entering the battlefield. The March of the Machine Commander version, numbered 173, serves as a functional reprint, maintaining the classic 'O-ring' effect that has been a staple of white creature removal since the early days of the game. This specific iteration was curated for the Commander format to provide players with a reliable, budget-friendly utility piece that balances removal with board presence.
The art for this specific printing draws on the high-fantasy aesthetic associated with the March of the Machine expansion, reflecting the intense, multiversal warfare depicted in that narrative arc. The card design highlights the tension between protective white mana and the restrictive nature of temporary imprisonment, a mechanical theme that Wizards of the Coast has refined over many years. It remains a widely recognized example of effective creature control, favored by players for its straightforward utility and tactical versatility.
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