Swordwise Centaur
Born of the Gods 142 • common
- Set
- Born of the Gods
- Collector number
- 142
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Slawomir Maniak
- Market price
- $0.10
What it does
The girl who would become the Champion of the Sun hacked furiously at the practice dummy. At last she stopped, breathing heavily, and looked up at her instructor. "So much anger," said the centaur. "I will teach you the ways of war, child. But first you must make peace with yourself."— *The Theriad*
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Swordwise Centaur was released in 2014 as part of the Born of the Gods expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set in the Greek-inspired plane of Theros, the card reflects the block's focus on mythology and the heroic deeds of mortal figures. It was designed to support the 'inspired' mechanic, rewarding players for untapping the creature after it had survived combat or other interactions, fitting the thematic push toward proactive, aggressive gameplay typical of green creature-focused archetypes during that era.
The illustration was crafted by artist Kev Walker, a longtime contributor to the game known for his distinctive, gritty style. Walker’s depiction of the centaur emphasizes its martial prowess, showcasing the creature wielding a sword to distinguish it from the more traditional spear-bearing centaur archetypes found elsewhere in the set. Upon release, the card was viewed as a solid utility piece within the Limited environment, appreciated for its efficiency and clear role in mid-range decks.
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