Soltari Monk
Tempest 45 • uncommon
- Set
- Tempest
- Collector number
- 45
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Janet Aulisio
- Market price
- $0.37
What it does
Protection from black
Shadow (This creature can block or be blocked by only creatures with shadow.)
"Prayer rarely explains."— Orim, Samite healer
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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Where it came from
The Soltari Monk card was released in 1997 as part of the Tempest expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Tempest was designed by Mike Elliott and focused on the plane of Rath, introducing the shadow mechanic to reflect the environment's unique, ethereal nature. The set is widely remembered for its cohesive gothic aesthetic and its high power level in competitive formats, which helped solidify Magic's popularity during the late 1990s.
The artwork for Soltari Monk was created by Heather Hudson, a prolific illustrator for the game during this era. Hudson designed the monk to embody the shift-phasing qualities of the Soltari people, utilizing a stylistic approach that highlighted the creature's connection to the shadow realm. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its ability to bypass defenders, making it a staple in aggressive white-aligned decks of the period.
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