Orcish Veteran
Fallen Empires 62c • common
- Set
- Fallen Empires
- Collector number
- 62c
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Quinton Hoover
- Market price
- $0.15
What it does
This creature can't block white creatures with power 2 or greater.
red mana: This creature gains first strike until end of turn.
Unsuccessful in their early battle for Montford, the Orcs quickly tempered their bloodlust with cowardice.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Released in November 1994 as part of the Fallen Empires expansion for Magic: The Gathering, the Orcish Veteran represents a distinct moment in the game's early history. This set was designed to explore a darker, more narrative-driven world, focusing on the internal strife of the continent of Sarpadia. The card was produced during a period when Wizards of the Coast was experimenting with thematic tribal synergies, and it serves as a piece of the set's broader flavor regarding the decline and militarization of the orcish population.
The artwork for the Orcish Veteran was created by artist Anson Maddocks, who was a foundational contributor to the game's initial visual identity. Maddocks utilized his characteristic visceral, slightly gritty style to depict the battle-hardened nature of the subject. While the card is often remembered for its varied art iterations common to the era, the design was aimed at reinforcing the brutal and sacrificial nature of red-aligned combat units, reflecting the set’s mechanical emphasis on heavy casualties and aggressive, short-lived utility.
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