Magic: The Gathering

Nomads en-Kor

World Championship Decks 1998 bh9 • common

Set: World Championship Decks 1998
Collector number: bh9
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: Val Mayerik
Finish: Gold

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Nomads en-Kor features artwork by the noted illustrator Val Mayerik and serves as a classic example of the unique cards included in the 1998 World Championship commemorative decks. While originally a common, this specific print is valued by collectors for its distinct gold-border styling and its role in preserving the specific competitive meta-game history of that year.

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0 generic mana: The next 1 damage that would be dealt to this creature this turn is dealt to target creature you control instead.

The Kor forsake roots for the winding of the path; forsake voices for the silence of the mind; forsake all else for the poverty of isolation.

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The Nomads en-Kor card was originally introduced in the Stronghold expansion of Magic: The Gathering in 1998, designed to introduce the unique 'en-Kor' mechanic which allowed players to redirect damage dealt to the creature. This particular version originates from the 1998 World Championship Decks, a boxed product released to commemorate the decks played by the top eight competitors at the World Championship tournament. These decks featured gold-bordered cards with specialized backings, making them ineligible for tournament play but highly sought after as mementos of professional competitive play.

The artwork for the card was provided by Val Mayerik, a veteran illustrator known for his work in both comic books and fantasy art. Mayerik’s depiction captures the agile, nomadic aesthetic of the Kor people, focusing on a sense of movement and spiritual resilience. At the time of its release, the card gained significant strategic recognition in competitive circles for its ability to combo with other cards that benefited from being targeted or taking damage, solidifying its place as a functional staple in the aggressive decks of the late 1990s.

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