Phalanx Leader
Theros 26 • uncommon
- Set
- Theros
- Collector number
- 26
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- David Palumbo
- Market price
- $0.25
What it does
Heroic — Whenever you cast a spell that targets this creature, put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control.
His soldiers etch his words on the insides of their shields, their inspiration always in sight during battle.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Phalanx Leader was released in 2013 as part of the Theros expansion for Magic: The Gathering, a set heavily inspired by Greek mythology and the epic heroic traditions of antiquity. Designed by Wizards of the Coast as an uncommon creature card, it was crafted to showcase the set's signature 'heroic' mechanic, which rewards players for targeting their own creatures with spells. This design choice was intended to encourage interactive, combat-focused gameplay that mirrored the legendary deeds of mythological figures.
The card’s artwork was illustrated by Ryan Barger, who utilized a bold, classical aesthetic to depict a disciplined hoplite-inspired soldier rallying his ranks. Upon release, the card received favorable attention from the player base for its efficiency in Limited formats, where its ability to grow the user's entire battlefield presence proved to be a powerful strategy. It remains a recognizable icon of the Theros block, effectively capturing the communal and martial spirit central to the set's flavor.
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