Black Knight
Magic 2010 85 • uncommon
- Set
- Magic 2010
- Collector number
- 85
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Christopher Moeller
- Market price
- $0.27
What it does
First strike (This creature deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.)
Protection from white (This creature can't be blocked, targeted, dealt damage, or enchanted by anything white.)
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
The Black Knight card featured in the Magic 2010 core set represents a reimagining of a foundational creature from the game's earliest history. Originally appearing in the Limited Edition Alpha set in 1993, the card was updated for the 2010 release as part of a strategic effort by Wizards of the Coast to bring classic, iconic creatures back into the standard rotation with modernized art and templating. The design retains the hallmark protective abilities of the original, serving as a tactical staple in black-aligned decks that prioritize protection against white-aligned threats.
This version of the illustration was handled by artist Greg Staples, who moved away from the more abstract, surrealist style of the original 1990s printings toward a high-fantasy, cinematic aesthetic. Staples focused on providing a tactile, grounded look for the knight, emphasizing the dark, ornate plating and the menacing posture of the character. Upon its release, the card was received as a nostalgic yet functional bridge between the game's veteran player base and the influx of new collectors, successfully maintaining the card's status as a quintessential representation of black mana mechanics.
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