Tempered Veteran
Core Set 2021 41 • uncommon
- Set
- Core Set 2021
- Collector number
- 41
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Izzy
- Market price
- $0.20
What it does
white mana, tap: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature with a +1/+1 counter on it.
4 generic mana white mana white mana, tap: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature.
"I've been carrying a sword since before you were born. I wouldn't give up my oath for all the peace and comfort in the world."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Tempered Veteran was released in 2020 as part of the Core Set 2021 for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Wizards of the Coast designed this card to support the white color identity’s mechanical focus on combat prowess and creature synergy, specifically highlighting the 'mentor' and 'vigilance' mechanics that characterize aggressive white strategies in the set. Its design reflects the core philosophy of providing early-game board presence that scales effectively as the match progresses.
The card’s visual identity was brought to life by artist Magali Villeneuve, a renowned illustrator whose work is a staple of modern Magic aesthetics. Villeneuve focused on capturing a sense of disciplined, seasoned resilience, depicting the soldier in a stoic, defensive posture that aligns with the card’s ability to grow stronger over time. The illustration was well-received by the player community for its clean, heroic composition and its ability to convey the character's narrative role as an instructor for younger recruits.
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