Battlewise Hoplite
Theros 189 • uncommon
- Set
- Theros
- Collector number
- 189
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- white mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue · White
- Artist
- Willian Murai
- Market price
- $0.09
What it does
Heroic — Whenever you cast a spell that targets this creature, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature, then scry 1. (To scry 1, look at the top card of your library, then you may put that card on the bottom.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Battlewise Hoplite was introduced in the 2013 Magic: The Gathering set Theros, a release deeply inspired by Greek mythology and the concept of hero-focused gameplay. The card was designed to embody the set's signature mechanic, Heroic, which grants bonuses to creatures whenever a player casts a spell that targets them. It reflects the tactical nature of the set, positioning the Hoplite as a stalwart defender capable of gaining resilience through strategic enhancement.
The card features artwork by Chase Stone, who rendered the soldier with a stoic, defensive posture characteristic of classical Spartan imagery. The illustration emphasizes the character's readiness for combat within the thematic framework of the Theros plane. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players in the Limited format for its ability to grow incrementally in power, serving as a reliable early-game presence that demanded careful management from opponents.
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