Knight of the White Orchid
Magic Origins 21 • rare
- Set
- Magic Origins
- Collector number
- 21
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Mark Zug
- Market price
- $1.92
What it does
First strike
When this creature enters, if an opponent controls more lands than you, you may search your library for a Plains card, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
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
Knight of the White Orchid was released in 2015 as part of the Magic Origins set, which served as a narrative bridge exploring the backstories of five iconic planeswalkers. The card is a functional reprint of a design originally introduced in the 2009 Shards of Alara block, specifically the Conflux expansion. Its inclusion in Magic Origins was intended to provide a powerful tool for white-based aggressive and midrange decks, offering players a way to catch up on land drops when behind an opponent.
The artwork was provided by Mark Zug, a veteran illustrator for the game known for his textured and grounded fantasy style. Zug’s depiction captures the knight in a moment of stoic readiness, emphasizing the classic, heroic aesthetic of the Esper shard from which the card originated. Upon its return, the card was well-received by competitive players for its efficiency and ability to generate tempo, cementing its status as a staple for formats like Pioneer and Commander.
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