Magic: The Gathering

Centaur Courser

Magic 2010 172 • common

Set: Magic 2010
Collector number: 172
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Vance Kovacs
Market price: $0.03

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$0.03market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.02 – $0.03 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card represents a common creature type, serving as a reliable building block for players looking to populate their decks with efficient, mid-range forest dwellers. As a member of this specific set, it highlights the essential mechanical foundation that allows for consistent gameplay and deck balance.

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Card face

What it does

"The centaurs are truly free. Never will they be tamed by temptation or controlled by fear. They live in total harmony, a feat not yet achieved by our kind."— Ramal, sage of Westgate

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Centaur Courser was released as part of the Magic 2010 core set, which marked a significant turning point for Magic: The Gathering. Published by Wizards of the Coast in July 2009, this set was the first core set to introduce new cards rather than relying solely on reprints, a strategic shift designed to make the game more accessible and flavorful for both new and veteran players.

The card features artwork by Christopher Moeller, a prolific illustrator known for his dynamic and grounded fantasy aesthetic. His depiction of the Centaur Courser emphasizes the creature's swiftness and forest-dwelling nature, aligning with the creature type's long-standing mechanical identity as a durable, green-aligned body. Upon its release, it served as a foundational common-rarity creature, valued primarily for its straightforward utility in limited-format draft play.

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