Soltari Trooper
Tempest 47 • common
- Set
- Tempest
- Collector number
- 47
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $0.27
What it does
Shadow (This creature can block or be blocked by only creatures with shadow.)
Whenever this creature attacks, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn.
"Dauthi blood is Soltari wine."— Soltari *Tales of Life*
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Soltari Trooper was released in 1997 as part of the Tempest expansion for Magic: The Gathering. It belongs to a cycle of cards representing the Soltari, a race of shadow-dwellers from the plane of Rath who exist partially in the spirit world. The card was designed to showcase the new shadow mechanic, a keyword that allowed creatures to interact only with other beings similarly touched by the shadow realm, effectively creating a separate plane of combat.
The artwork was provided by Kev Walker, a prominent illustrator in the early history of the game known for his gritty, detailed character work. Walker’s depiction of the trooper emphasized the ethereal, spectral nature of the Soltari through muted tones and an unsettling, transparent aesthetic. The card became a staple for aggressive white decks during the Tempest era due to its efficient cost and the evasive power granted by its unique shadow ability.
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