Soldier

The Soldier token was released as part of the Masters 25 set in March 2018. This set was designed as a retrospective celebration of Magic: The Gathering's twenty-five-year history, featuring cards from every expansion released since the game's inception in 1993. The inclusion of this token was intended to provide a functional, thematic accessory for gameplay, matching the mechanical needs of various white-aligned cards that create Soldier creature tokens.

Artist Greg Staples illustrated this iteration of the Soldier, emphasizing a classic, valiant aesthetic consistent with the high-fantasy tradition of the game. Staples, a long-time contributor to the Magic: The Gathering art catalog, focused on traditional armored iconography to ensure the token remained visually distinct yet cohesive with the broader army-building mechanics frequently associated with the Soldier subtype. The reception of the Masters 25 tokens was generally positive among players who appreciated the clean, refreshed art styles applied to utility game pieces.