Soldier

Soldier is a card featured in The List, a curated selection of reprints included in Magic: The Gathering booster packs starting with the Zendikar Rising expansion. This specific card, identified as TUMA-11, originates from the 1997 Portal set, which was designed by Wizards of the Coast as an introductory product meant to simplify the game's complex ruleset for new players. The card utilizes the minimalist design aesthetic of that era, stripping away the complex keyword abilities typical of standard sets to focus on the core mechanics of creature combat.

The original Portal set was illustrated by a team of artists working under strict art direction to ensure the visuals were clear, functional, and approachable. By including Soldier in The List years later, Wizards of the Coast intended to provide players with a piece of gaming history while maintaining the card's original, utilitarian function within the broader ecosystem of the game. It remains a notable example of the early, simplified design philosophy that helped establish the game's initial accessibility for newcomers.