Tradewind Rider
Judge Gift Cards 2002 2 • rare
- Set
- Judge Gift Cards 2002
- Collector number
- 2
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- John Matson
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Flying
tap, Tap two untapped creatures you control: Return target permanent to its owner's hand.
"'Tis a shame, in such a tempest, to have but one anchor."— Laurence Sterne, *Tristram Shandy*
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Tradewind Rider was released as part of the 2002 Judge Gift Card program, an initiative by Wizards of the Coast to reward the volunteer judges who facilitated organized play for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. These promotional cards were not available in standard retail booster packs, making them highly sought after by players and collectors for their exclusivity and distinct white-bordered aesthetic. The program served to formalize the appreciation for the community members who maintained the integrity of tournament settings during a pivotal era for the game.
The artwork for this specific printing was commissioned from John Matson, who leaned into the fantastical, fluid movement characteristic of the creature's lore. Matson’s illustration captures the creature’s essence as a navigator of the winds, utilizing a color palette and composition that separates this version from the original Tempest release. While the functional mechanics of the card remained unchanged, the new art and the prestige associated with the Judge Gift program solidified this specific iteration as a staple of early 2000s competitive Magic collecting.
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