Phantom Centaur
World Championship Decks 2002 shh127 • uncommon
- Set
- World Championship Decks 2002
- Collector number
- shh127
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Carl Critchlow
- Finish
- Gold
What it does
Protection from black
This creature enters with three +1/+1 counters on it.
If damage would be dealt to this creature, prevent that damage. Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature.
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
The Phantom Centaur card was included in the 2002 World Championship Decks, a product line released by Wizards of the Coast to replicate the exact card lists used by the top eight finalists at the Magic: The Gathering World Championship. These decks served as a commemorative celebration of competitive play, allowing players to experience the high-level strategies used by professionals. Unlike standard trading cards, these prints feature a gold-bordered back and the player's signature on the card face, clearly distinguishing them from cards legal for tournament use.
The original Phantom Centaur design first appeared in the Judgment expansion, illustrated by artist Pete Venters. The card represents a powerful, elusive creature utilizing the 'phantom' mechanic, which grants it resilience through +1/+1 counters that can be removed to prevent damage. In the context of the 2002 tournament meta, the card was prized for its efficiency and difficult-to-target nature, becoming a staple tool for green-based decks seeking to dominate the board state in a competitive environment.
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