Obsidian Acolyte
Invasion 22 • common
- Set
- Invasion
- Collector number
- 22
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Matthew D. Wilson
- Market price
- $0.39
What it does
Protection from black
white mana: Target creature gains protection from black until end of turn.
The truthful will stand in the gaze of death and escape unharmed.— Obsidian acolyte creed
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
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Obsidian Acolyte on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
The Obsidian Acolyte was released in October 2000 as part of the Invasion expansion set for Magic: The Gathering. This set marked a significant narrative shift for the game, depicting a multiversal war against the Phyrexians, a biomechanical menace attempting to forcibly assimilate other worlds. The Acolyte represents the defensive front of the plane of Dominaria, showcasing the thematic emphasis on color-aligned creatures that defined the set's mechanical identity.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Christopher Moeller, who captured the stoic, protective nature of the acolyte through a somber and focused visual style. Moeller’s work in this era often emphasized high-fantasy grit, moving away from the more stylized illustrations found in the game's earliest sets. The card was well-regarded by players for its tactical utility in protecting key units from targeted spells, serving as a staple of white-aligned defensive strategies during the Invasion block era.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Obsidian Acolyte
Obsidian Acolyte is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Invasion 22 • common. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Obsidian Acolyte on collecto.rs?
Obsidian Acolyte doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Obsidian Acolyte?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Obsidian Acolyte catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Obsidian Acolyte is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
