Paladin en-Vec
Exodus 12 • rare
- Set
- Exodus
- Collector number
- 12
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Randy Elliott
- Market price
- $0.67
What it does
First strike, protection from black and from red (This creature deals combat damage before creatures without first strike. It can't be blocked, targeted, dealt damage, or enchanted by anything black or red.)
"Our belief shall be the lance that pierces Volrath's heart."
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
Paladin en-Vec was released in 1998 as part of the Exodus expansion, the final set in the Rath Cycle for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Wizards of the Coast, the set was intended to conclude the dramatic narrative arc of the Rath overlay, introducing mechanics that emphasized protection and tactical combat. The card was crafted to be a potent defensive tool, reflecting the setting's lore of the en-Vec people, a faction of skilled warriors residing in the shadow of the Phyrexian-controlled realm.
The card’s illustration was rendered by artist Donato Giancola, who was tasked with visualizing the paladin's protective mantle and disciplined stance. Giancola’s design leans into high-fantasy aesthetics, using light and armor detail to signify the protection from black and red colors, a unique mechanical advantage that made the card a staple in competitive white-based decks of the era. Upon release, it was well-regarded by players for its efficiency and thematic cohesion, solidifying its place as a representative example of late-90s card design.
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