Spark Trooper
Gatecrash 199 • rare
- Set
- Gatecrash
- Collector number
- 199
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana red mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red · White
- Artist
- James Ryman
- Market price
- $0.17
What it does
Trample, lifelink, haste
At the beginning of the end step, sacrifice this creature.
Izzet-designed conductors atop Sunhome charge empty sets of armor that give form to the fluctuating elementals.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Spark Trooper was released in 2013 as part of the Gatecrash expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Representing the Boros Legion, a guild defined by its dedication to law and military precision, the card was designed to embody the swift, aggressive combat style associated with the Red and White mana colors. Its mechanics, featuring both haste and lifelink, reflect the thematic intent of a soldier who strikes with immediate force and restores the guild's vitality.
The artwork was created by illustration veteran Greg Staples. Staples aimed to capture the kinetic energy of a Boros soldier charging into battle, utilizing dynamic lighting and armor textures that emphasize the militaristic aesthetic of the Ravnica plane. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players focusing on aggressive draft strategies and Boros-themed decks, valued for its efficiency in applying early pressure during gameplay.
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