Magic: The Gathering

Blessed Orator

Ninth Edition 6 • uncommon

Set: Ninth Edition
Collector number: 6
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 3 generic mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: Terese Nielsen
Market price: $0.17

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What it's worth

$0.17market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$0.14 – $0.20 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon card from this core set, the Blessed Orator represents a classic example of the creature types that provide essential stability to a deck. Its ability to provide a consistent life gain effect makes it a reliable presence on the board, helping players sustain their position during longer exchanges.

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Card face

What it does

Other creatures you control get +0/+1.

"He spoke with the tongue of Angels; we fought with the strength of lions."— Handel, infantry soldier

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Blessed Orator was released in July 2005 as part of the Ninth Edition core set for Magic: The Gathering. As a core set, Ninth Edition served as a bridge between older card aesthetics and the modern frame design, functioning primarily as a foundational reprint set intended to keep staple cards accessible for newer players and tournament participants.

The artwork for the card was illustrated by Greg Staples, a veteran artist known for his atmospheric and moody contributions to the game during this era. His design for the Blessed Orator emphasizes the theme of spiritual guardianship, utilizing soft lighting and iconic religious iconography to convey the creature's passive protective ability, which provides a defensive buff to other creatures on the battlefield.

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About

About Blessed Orator

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