Magic: The Gathering

Militant Monk

Torment 9 • common

Set: Torment
Collector number: 9
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana white mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: Mark Brill
Market price: $0.07

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$0.07market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.06 – $0.09 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Militant Monk represents a functional piece of the Torment set, serving as a reliable common card for deck builders. Its inclusion in this series captures a specific snapshot of the collection's mechanics, offering players a consistent way to navigate the game's tactical challenges.

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Card face

What it does

Vigilance

tap: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Militant Monk was released in 2002 as part of the Torment expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set, the second in the Odyssey block, was designed to emphasize the color black, a departure from the game's traditional color balance. The card reflects the set's gothic, bleak aesthetic, depicting a disciplined warrior within the somber visual landscape that defined the expansion's artistic direction.

The card was illustrated by Donato Giancola, a prominent fantasy artist known for his painterly, realistic style. Giancola sought to capture the stoic, rugged essence of a monastic fighter, utilizing detailed lighting to convey the character's focused intensity. Upon its release, the card was received as a standard utility piece, appreciated by players for its thematic consistency with the set's focus on graveyard interaction and combat-centric mechanics.

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About Militant Monk

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