Magic: The Gathering

Spellbane Centaur

Odyssey 271 • rare

Set: Odyssey
Collector number: 271
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Rick Farrell
Market price: $0.37

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Market

What it's worth

$0.37market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.37 – $0.47 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from the Odyssey set, this piece represents a distinct design choice where a creature is specifically built to defy interaction from certain types of spells. Its ability to resist spells that target it makes it a resilient companion on the table, serving as a focused tool for players who need to protect their board presence from interference.

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Card face

What it does

Creatures you control can't be the targets of blue spells or abilities from blue sources.

"No mage's deception can harm those who keep nature balanced."

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in the 2001 Odyssey expansion, the Spellbane Centaur reflects the set's thematic focus on the graveyard and the mechanics of threshold. During this era of Magic: The Gathering, Wizards of the Coast was experimenting with deeper interactions between creature combat and spell-based utility, leading to the design of cards that could dynamically pivot based on the battlefield state.

The artwork for the card was provided by artist D. Alexander Gregory. The illustration captures the centaur in a mid-stride defensive posture, emphasizing the creature's ability to choose colors for protection. The design was intended to serve as a tactical hoser against monocolored decks, showcasing the deliberate color-pie restrictions that defined the competitive environment of the early 2000s.

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About

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