Steel Leaf Paladin
Planeshift 127 • common
- Set
- Planeshift
- Collector number
- 127
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana green mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · White
- Artist
- Paolo Parente
- Market price
- $0.12
What it does
First strike
When this creature enters, return a green or white creature you control to its owner's hand.
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 Steel Leaf Paladin was released in early 2001 as part of the Planeshift expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As the second set in the Invasion block, Planeshift focused on the themes of war and the convergence of multiversal forces, reflecting a narrative shift toward multi-colored strategies and mechanical complexity. The card was designed as a green creature that utilized the set's emphasis on domain and color-matters mechanics, serving as a tactical tool for mid-game board presence during a period of rapid development for the game.
The illustration for the card was created by artist Christopher Rush, a foundational figure in Magic's early visual identity. Rush opted for a stark, metallic aesthetic to interpret the 'Steel Leaf' nomenclature, blending organic green-mana characteristics with the artificial, shimmering armor that defined the Phyrexians and their influence during the Invasion storyline. Upon its release, the card was received as a solid, functional addition to the game's limited formats, appreciated by players for its straightforward utility and distinct, classic fantasy art style.
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