Magic: The Gathering

Metathran Elite

The List UDS-38 • uncommon

Set: The List
Collector number: UDS-38
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Jim Nelson
Market price: $0.11

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$0.11market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.07 – $0.11 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon creature card holds a place in the collection as a curated selection from The List, showcasing the evolution of card design over time. Its inclusion reflects a history of reintroducing past mechanics and art to new tables, making it a thoughtful piece for those who appreciate the ongoing narrative of the game.

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Card face

What it does

This creature can't be blocked as long as it's enchanted.

If the eyes are windows to the soul, their souls are not of this world.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Metathran Elite card was originally released as part of the Urza’s Destiny set in 1999, representing a significant moment in the Magic: The Gathering storyline where the Thran-descendant Metathran soldiers were deployed by Urza to defend against the Phyrexian invasion. The card depicts the advanced, bio-engineered nature of these soldiers, which were designed specifically to be the perfect infantry for the conflict.

Artist Jim Nelson illustrated this card, opting for a sleek, cybernetic aesthetic that emphasized the futuristic and artificial origins of the Metathran. The inclusion of this card in The List—a rotating selection of reprints curated by Wizards of the Coast—reintroduced the creature to modern players, allowing the design to maintain its place in the game's expansive historical archives.

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Metathran EliteUrza's Destiny · #38 · uncommon · 1999$0.18

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