Dwarven Soldier
Fallen Empires 53a • common
- Set
- Fallen Empires
- Collector number
- 53a
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Rob Alexander
- Market price
- $0.18
What it does
Whenever this creature blocks or becomes blocked by one or more Orcs, this creature gets +0/+2 until end of turn.
"Let no one say we did not fight until the last . . . ."— Headstone fragment from a mass grave found in the Crimson Peaks
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Dwarven Soldier was released in November 1994 as part of the Fallen Empires expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was unique in its historical context, focusing on a narrative of societal collapse and scarcity on the fictional continent of Sarpadia, which was represented by the set's notably lower power level compared to preceding releases. It was intended to be an affordable, player-focused set that encouraged building decks around specific tribal themes.
The card features artwork by Susan Van Camp, a prolific illustrator for the game during its early years. Her depiction of the Dwarven Soldier leaned into the classic high-fantasy aesthetic of the mid-1990s, emphasizing a gritty, utilitarian look that aligned with the themes of tribal warfare and limited resources prevalent in the Fallen Empires storyline. While the set received a mixed reception from competitive players at the time due to the overall lack of synergy in card mechanics, the character art remains a nostalgic touchstone for collectors of the game's formative era.
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