Magic: The Gathering

Phantom Centaur

World Championship Decks 2002 bk127 • uncommon

Set: World Championship Decks 2002
Collector number: bk127
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana green mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Carl Critchlow
Finish: Gold

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$0.45market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.31 – $0.45 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card originates from a specialized tournament set, offering a unique glimpse into the competitive meta of its time. As an uncommon, it represents a versatile tactical piece that would have been a staple in the controlled environments of high-level play.

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Card face

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.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

The Phantom Centaur card was originally released as part of the Judgement expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game in 2002. This specific printing originates from the 2002 World Championship Decks, a series of preconstructed decks that mirrored the exact card lists used by the top eight finalists at that year’s World Championship tournament. These decks were intended to give players a chance to experience professional-level strategies and deck compositions.

The card features the distinctive artwork of Matt Cavotta, who designed the creature to reflect the ethereal and elusive nature of the Phantom cycle. Mechanically, the card was lauded by players for its protection from black and its unique 'phantom' keyword, which allowed it to enter play with counters that acted as a damage shield. Within the competitive landscape of the time, it became a staple green creature in tournament play due to its resilience against common removal spells.

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