Norin the Wary
The List TSP-171 • rare
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- TSP-171
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Heather Hudson
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
When a player casts a spell or a creature attacks, exile Norin. Return it to the battlefield under its owner's control at the beginning of the next end step.
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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
Norin the Wary first debuted in the 2006 Magic: The Gathering set Time Spiral. Designed as a top-down card, the character was intended to embody the archetype of the cowardly hero from fantasy literature. Its ability to blink out of existence whenever a spell is cast or combat begins perfectly captures the flavor of a character who retreats at the first sign of danger, providing a unique mechanical puzzle that players have experimented with for nearly two decades.
The art, illustrated by Kev Walker, emphasizes the character’s frazzled and erratic nature through dynamic lines and a chaotic composition. While initially viewed as a novelty or a fringe card by competitive players, Norin found a dedicated following in the Commander format. Its inclusion in The List—a curated selection of reprints integrated into modern booster packs—speaks to its enduring status as a cult favorite among those who enjoy unconventional and highly interactive deck-building strategies.
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