Forerunner of the Coalition
Rivals of Ixalan 72 • uncommon
- Set
- Rivals of Ixalan
- Collector number
- 72
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- James Ryman
- Market price
- $0.84
What it does
When this creature enters, you may search your library for a Pirate card, reveal it, then shuffle and put that card on top.
Whenever another Pirate you control enters, each opponent loses 1 life.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Forerunner of the Coalition was released in 2018 as part of the Rivals of Ixalan expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed to support the pirate-themed faction within the set's Mesoamerican-inspired setting, functioning as a tutor that allows players to search their library for a pirate card. Its introduction solidified the mechanical identity of the set's pirate archetype, which relied on aggressive synergy and consistent access to key creature cards.
The artwork was commissioned from illustrator James Ryman, who has contributed extensively to the visual identity of Magic: The Gathering. Ryman aimed to capture the swashbuckling aesthetic of the Ixalan pirates, depicting a figure emboldened by the set's treasure-focused mechanics. The card was received by the player base as a staple for tribal pirate decks, valued primarily for its reliability in both casual gameplay and limited formats where card consistency is paramount.
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