Knight Exemplar
Magic 2011 20 • rare
- Set
- Magic 2011
- Collector number
- 20
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Jason Chan
- Market price
- $4.39
What it does
First strike (This creature deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.)
Other Knight creatures you control get +1/+1 and have indestructible. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy them.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Knight Exemplar was introduced as part of the Magic 2011 core set, released by Wizards of the Coast in July 2010. Designed as a tribal lord for the Knight creature type, it was intended to bolster white-aligned aggro strategies by providing both a power buff and a layer of protection through the indestructible keyword. This thematic inclusion reflected a broader design push during the era to make specific creature subtypes more viable in standard competitive play.
The card features artwork by Mike Dringenberg, a veteran illustrator known for his work on The Sandman series. Dringenberg employed a dramatic, stoic composition that emphasizes the knight's role as a protective guardian. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its efficient mana cost and strong board presence, quickly becoming a staple in white knight-themed decks and remaining a sought-after piece for players building tribal commander decks.
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