Order of the Sacred Torch
Classic Sixth Edition 32 • rare
- Set
- Classic Sixth Edition
- Collector number
- 32
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Ruth Thompson
- Market price
- $0.82
What it does
tap, Pay 1 life: Counter target black spell.
A blazing light to drive out the shadows.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Order of the Sacred Torch was released in April 1999 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Sixth Edition core set. This set was a significant milestone for the game, serving as the first core set to incorporate the modern rules engine that had been developed over the previous two years. The card itself was originally printed in the Alliances expansion, designed to be a utility card that rewarded players for utilizing white mana to combat black-aligned decks, which were prevalent in the competitive meta at the time.
The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Randy Asplund-Faith. His design captures the high-fantasy aesthetic characteristic of the era, focusing on the visual iconography of religious zealotry and protective light. While the card did not reach the status of a staple, it remains a notable example of the early design philosophy that relied heavily on color-based hate mechanics to balance the game's competitive environment.
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