Magic: The Gathering

Varchild's War-Riders

Alliances 83 • rare

Set: Alliances
Collector number: 83
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 1R
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Susan Van Camp
Market price: $6.62

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What it's worth

$6.62market price via TCGplayer · Aug 6, 2026$6.47 – $7.14 over the tracked period

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Why it matters

Varchild's War-Riders, released in the 1996 Alliances expansion, is notable for its unique "cumulative upkeep" mechanic that forces players to balance aggressive board presence with the risk of generating tokens for opponents. Susan Van Camp’s artwork captures the card's theme of escalating conflict, making it a distinct piece of mid-90s Magic: The Gathering history that remains a favorite for players who enjoy high-risk, high-reward tactical play.

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What it does

Cumulative upkeep—Have an opponent create a 1/1 red Survivor creature token. (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.)

Trample; rampage 1 (Whenever this creature becomes blocked, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn for each creature blocking it beyond the first.)

"What tries to crush our spirit only strengthens our resolve."— Lovisa Coldeyes, Balduvian Chieftain

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