Raksha Golden Cub
Fifth Dawn 12 • rare
- Set
- Fifth Dawn
- Collector number
- 12
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Pete Venters
- Market price
- $0.79
What it does
Vigilance
As long as Raksha Golden Cub is equipped, Cat creatures you control get +2/+2 and have double strike.
Some believe that Raksha, youngest of the kha, is the reincarnation of Dakan, the first and mightiest of leonin leaders.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Raksha Golden Cub was released in 2004 as part of the Fifth Dawn expansion, the final set in the Mirrodin block for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Wizards of the Coast, the card reflects the set's thematic focus on artifacts and the unique 'affinity for artifacts' mechanic. The cat soldier character is deeply integrated into the lore of the plane of Mirrodin, serving as a leader for the Leonin race against the metallic influence of the environment.
The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Matt Cavotta, who utilized a bold, high-fantasy style to emphasize the character’s royal status and defensive capabilities. Within the game's competitive landscape, the card was received as a cornerstone for Cat-themed tribal decks, valued specifically for its ability to grant the 'double strike' keyword to other creatures. It remains a recognizable piece of mid-2000s card design, celebrated for its cohesive integration of mechanical strength and flavor-driven world-building.
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