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
- Market price
- $0.24
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 originally introduced in the Portal set before being reprinted as part of the Eighth Edition Core Set in 2003. This set was a significant milestone for Magic: The Gathering, as it marked the transition to the modern card frame design, characterized by its cleaner lines and improved readability. The card belongs to the White color identity, which traditionally focuses on defense, justice, and tactical combat maneuvers.
The artwork for this version was illustrated by Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic artists in the game's early history. Rush utilized his signature style to depict the character in a dynamic, poised stance, emphasizing the grace and precision associated with the card's defensive abilities. The design was intended to balance the card's low casting cost with a utility-focused effect, ensuring it served as a reliable, if modest, presence on the battlefield during the core set's rotation.
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