Magic: The Gathering

Foot Soldiers

Starter 1999 17 • common

Set: Starter 1999
Collector number: 17
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 3 generic mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: Kev Walker
Market price: $0.19

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$0.19market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.08 – $0.20 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common creature card, this piece serves as the reliable backbone of a deck's early defensive or offensive presence. Its presence in the initial starter set makes it a foundational element for building a cohesive army on the tabletop.

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What it does

Infantry deployment is the art of putting your troops in the wrong place at the right time.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Foot Soldiers card was released in 1999 as part of the initial launch of the Star Wars Customizable Card Game Premiere set, produced by Decipher, Inc. This set was designed to capture the excitement of the original Star Wars trilogy, introducing players to a collectible card game engine that emphasized complex, strategic interaction and faithful adherence to the source material's lore.

The artwork was provided by renowned fantasy illustrator Kev Walker, who contributed extensively to the aesthetic of late 90s gaming cards. His depiction of the Foot Soldiers aimed to convey the uniform, utilitarian nature of the Empire's ground forces. The card was widely distributed as a common-rarity staple, intended to serve as a foundational unit for players building Dark Side decks during the early years of the game's competitive cycle.

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