Sword Dancer
Eighth Edition 53★ • uncommon
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 53★
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Roger Raupp
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
white mana white mana: Target attacking creature gets -1/-0 until end of turn.
Most soldiers think of the sword as a weapon. In the hands of Zho monks, swords are also the strongest of shields.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Sword Dancer was released in the Eighth Edition core set in 2003, marking the debut of the modern card frame design for the Magic: The Gathering franchise. This transition was intended to improve legibility and provide a cleaner aesthetic for the game, which had grown significantly in complexity and player base by the turn of the millennium. The card itself, a white creature card, reflects the thematic high-fantasy tone characteristic of the era's core set expansions.
The artwork for this particular version was illustrated by Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic artists in the early history of the game. His illustration style favored bold, expressive figures that helped define the visual identity of Magic during its formative years. Upon release, the Eighth Edition set was noted for its retrospective nature, gathering cards from various previous expansions to create a stable, foundational experience for both new players and established collectors.
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