Magic: The Gathering

Fresh-Faced Recruit

Guilds of Ravnica 216 • common

Set: Guilds of Ravnica
Collector number: 216
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana or white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red · White
Artist: Anthony Palumbo
Market price: $0.06

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common creature from the *Guilds of Ravnica* set, Fresh-Faced Recruit serves as a staple example of the Boros Legion's tactical design, featuring the mentor mechanic that allows it to strengthen weaker allies. Anthony Palumbo’s artwork highlights the disciplined aesthetic of Ravnica's military guilds, making it a functional piece of world-building for players and collectors of the plane’s history.

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What it does

During your turn, this creature has first strike.

"Hold on to your ideals. They'll be tested more than your armor or the edge of your blade."— Tajic

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Fresh-Faced Recruit was released in 2018 as part of the Guilds of Ravnica expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As a common creature card, it was designed to function within the Boros Legion's mechanics, specifically highlighting the 'mentor' keyword that allows stronger creatures to train their less experienced peers in combat. This set marked a return to the fan-favorite plane of Ravnica, focusing on the intricate political and military structures of its ten guilds.

The artwork was commissioned from Anthony Palumbo, an artist known for his atmospheric and character-driven illustrations within the game. For this piece, Palumbo was tasked with capturing the essence of the Boros Legion’s military recruitment. He emphasizes the transition from civilian life to soldier, focusing on the character's eager expression and standard-issue armor to reflect the guild's unwavering commitment to order and structure within the chaotic city-world of Ravnica.

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