Magic: The Gathering

Seasoned Tactician

Alliances 17 • uncommon

Set: Alliances
Collector number: 17
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: Dan Frazier
Market price: $0.14

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$0.14market price via TCGplayer · Aug 18, 2026$0.14 – $0.16 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon creature from the Alliances set, the Seasoned Tactician represents a specific tactical utility often sought by those building out their collections. Its presence in the game highlights the importance of strategic positioning, with the artwork by Dan Frazier providing a distinct visual identity that collectors frequently appreciate.

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What it does

3 generic mana, Exile the top four cards of your library: The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to you this turn, prevent that damage.

"The benefits of peace far outweigh the pride of Generals."— King Darien of Kjeldor

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

Seasoned Tactician was released in June 1996 as part of the Alliances expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set followed the Ice Age block and is historically significant for its high power level and the introduction of the pitch spell mechanic, which allowed players to cast spells by exiling cards from their hand rather than paying mana. The card was designed to support the White color identity, focusing on defensive board control and damage prevention, which were core thematic pillars for the color during the mid-nineties.

The artwork was provided by Dan Frazier, a foundational illustrator in the early history of the game known for his distinct, expressive style. Frazier’s illustration captures the stoic presence of a veteran commander amidst the backdrop of the icy, bleak landscape central to the aesthetic of the Alliances setting. Upon its release, the card was received as a situational utility piece, valued more for its niche tactical application in limited formats than for widespread competitive play in constructed decks.

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