Phalanx Tactics
Theros Beyond Death 31 • uncommon
- Set
- Theros Beyond Death
- Collector number
- 31
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Bayard Wu
- Market price
- $0.06
What it does
Target creature you control gets +2/+1 until end of turn. Each other creature you control gets +1/+1 until end of turn.
Every soldier has a place to stand and a role to play.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Phalanx Tactics on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Phalanx Tactics was released in January 2020 as part of the Magic: The Gathering expansion Theros Beyond Death. This set returned players to the Greek-inspired plane of Theros, focusing on themes of divinity, the underworld, and the heroics of mortality. The card was designed as a white common-rarity instant, intended to support the set's unique mechanics by allowing players to distribute +1/+1 counters and grant vigilance to their creatures, reflecting the disciplined coordination of a hoplite formation.
The artwork for Phalanx Tactics was created by artist Igor Kieryluk, whose work frequently appears in the Magic: The Gathering catalog. Kieryluk employed a dynamic, heroic aesthetic that captures the essence of the Theros aesthetic—bright, structured, and evocative of classical mythology. The illustration was well-received by the player base for its clear communication of the card's mechanical effect, effectively translating the tactical concept of group cohesion into a visual format consistent with the set’s broader art direction.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Phalanx Tactics
Phalanx Tactics is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Theros Beyond Death 31 • uncommon. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Phalanx Tactics on collecto.rs?
Phalanx Tactics doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Phalanx Tactics?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Phalanx Tactics catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Phalanx Tactics is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
