Phalanx Leader
Theros Promos 26 • uncommon
- Set
- Theros Promos
- Collector number
- 26
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Raymond Swanland
- Market price
- $0.40
What it does
Heroic — Whenever you cast a spell that targets this creature, put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control.
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. This particular version is a promotional release, identifiable by its unique foil treatment and the Theros expansion symbol. The card was designed to highlight the new 'heroic' mechanic, which rewards players for targeting their own creatures with spells, effectively simulating the cooperative tactical maneuvers of ancient phalanx warfare.
The artwork was commissioned from Raymond Swanland, an illustrator known for his high-energy, dynamic compositions and distinctive use of lighting. Swanland opted for a dramatic, low-angle perspective to emphasize the leader's commanding presence and the disciplined intensity of the warriors behind him. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its efficiency in aggressive deck archetypes, quickly becoming a staple in the Limited and Constructed formats of the era.
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