Magic: The Gathering

Ethereal Champion

Mirage 15 • rare

Set: Mirage
Collector number: 15
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana white mana white mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: Terese Nielsen
Market price: $0.38

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Market

What it's worth

$0.38market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.38 – $0.41 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from the Mirage set, Ethereal Champion represents a focused addition to a collection. Its status as a rare printing makes it a sought-after piece for those looking to preserve the history of this specific series.

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Card face

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

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Ethereal Champion was released in 1996 as part of the Mirage expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As the first set in the Mirage block, it introduced the concept of self-contained sets designed for drafting, moving away from the previous model of small, dependent expansions. The card reflects the set's thematic focus on African-inspired landscapes and mystical, elemental magic, serving as a tactical tool for white decks of the era.

The card features artwork by Margaret Organ-Kean, a prominent illustrator known for her contributions to early Magic sets. Her design for the Ethereal Champion emphasizes the ephemeral, spiritual nature of the creature, utilizing a soft, ethereal color palette that aligns with the card's mechanics of providing protection and damage prevention. Upon its release, it was regarded as a niche utility card, valued primarily for its defensive capabilities in specific battlefield scenarios.

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Other printings

Every version of this card

The same card, printed again — different sets, treatments, and prices.

Ethereal ChampionClassic Sixth Edition · #20 · rare · 1999$0.37

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About

About Ethereal Champion

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