Standard Bearer
The List APC-18 • common
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- APC-18
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Ron Spencer
- Market price
- $0.68
What it does
While an opponent is choosing targets as part of casting a spell they control or activating an ability they control, that player must choose at least one Flagbearer on the battlefield if able.
The standard was a rallying point for the army and a target for the enemy.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Standard Bearer was originally released as part of the Apocalypse set for Magic: The Gathering in 2001. Designed to function as a defensive anchor for creature-heavy strategies, it utilizes the 'flagbearer' ability, which forces opponents to target it with spells that could otherwise affect its allies. This mechanic was a deliberate attempt to introduce a layer of complexity to combat interactions during the Invasion block.
The card features artwork by Christopher Moeller, who captured the stoic, protective nature of the unit through its upright, vigilant posture. Upon its release, the card was noted for its tactical utility in specific formats, particularly those where board presence and threat redirection were critical. It has since become a staple of 'The List,' a curated collection of legacy cards that Wizards of the Coast includes in random booster packs to introduce newer players to historical game pieces.
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