Dedicated Martyr
Odyssey 16 • common
- Set
- Odyssey
- Collector number
- 16
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Dave Dorman
- Market price
- $0.07
What it does
white mana, Sacrifice this creature: You gain 3 life.
"If he's so willing to suffer for his cause, then by all means, let us oblige him."— Cabal Patriarch
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Dedicated Martyr was released in 2000 as part of the Odyssey expansion set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, the set was designed to shift the game's mechanics back toward creature-focused gameplay, emphasizing the importance of cards on the battlefield rather than those held in the hand. The card itself reflects the set's central themes of sacrifice and graveyard utility, serving as a tactical tool to mitigate damage.
The card features an illustration by artist John Matson, whose work often contributed to the distinct, gritty fantasy aesthetic of the early 2000s era. Matson’s depiction of the martyr emphasizes a stoic, defensive posture, fitting the card’s function as an interceptor. Upon release, the card was received as a niche utility piece, valued more for its specific interaction with damage prevention mechanics than as a centerpiece for competitive play.
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