Ethereal Champion
Classic Sixth Edition 20 • rare
- Set
- Classic Sixth Edition
- Collector number
- 20
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Terese Nielsen
- Market price
- $0.45
What it does
Pay 1 life: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to this creature this turn.
"If I have learned anything as a wizard it is this: never fight your own battles."— Waffa, sorcerer of Nyomba
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Ethereal Champion was released in 1999 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Classic Sixth Edition core set. This iteration of the game served as a consolidation of previous mechanics, aiming to streamline rules and provide a stable, evergreen foundation for players. The set is notable for being the first to introduce the modern card frame aesthetics and standardized wording that would define the game for the next several years.
The card features artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic illustrators in the game's early history. His design for the Ethereal Champion leaned into the high-fantasy aesthetic prevalent in the late 1990s, focusing on an angelic, protective figure. While the card itself saw limited competitive play, it remains a nostalgic touchstone for collectors of the Sixth Edition era, reflecting the transition period where the game moved toward its more structured, professionalized identity.
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