Task Force
Mercadian Masques 52 • common
- Set
- Mercadian Masques
- Collector number
- 52
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Gary Ruddell
- Market price
- $0.20
What it does
Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, it gets +0/+3 until end of turn.
They are the reflection of Rushwood's glow on the edge of a wooden sword.
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
Task Force was released in 1999 as part of the Mercadian Masques expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Set on the plane of Mercadia, the expansion introduced themes of commerce, mercenary politics, and tactical alignment. This card specifically features the Rebel creature type, a group central to the set's narrative conflict against the plane's ruling council.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Christopher Rush, a foundational figure in Magic's early aesthetic. Rush utilized a distinct, classic fantasy style to depict the soldier, emphasizing the gritty, utilitarian gear associated with the rebellion. Mechanically, the card was designed to highlight the 'banding' variant mechanic prevalent in the set, receiving modest attention from players for its potential in defensive white-aligned draft decks.
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