Eastern Paladin
Eighth Edition 131★ • rare
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 131★
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Carl Critchlow
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
black mana black mana, tap: Destroy target green creature.
"There is no worse enemy. His passion for death doesn't just border on insanity, it wallows in it."— Southern paladin
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
Eastern Paladin was originally printed as a rare card in the Urza's Saga set in 1998, but the version presented here belongs to the Eighth Edition core set, released in 2003. This set was a milestone for the game as it marked the transition to a new, modern card frame design, which was intended to improve readability and revitalize the game's visual identity for a broader audience.
The artwork for this particular printing was executed by Christopher Rush, one of the most prolific and iconic early illustrators for the game. His design sought to capture the stoic, disciplined nature of a knightly order, utilizing the stark, high-contrast style that defined much of the early aesthetic. Upon release, the Eighth Edition was met with mixed reactions from veteran players adjusting to the frame change, though the inclusion of classic creatures like the Eastern Paladin helped maintain a sense of continuity with the game's legacy.
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