Venerable Monk
Seventh Edition 53★ • common
- Set
- Seventh Edition
- Collector number
- 53★
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Mark Brill
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
When this creature enters, you gain 2 life.
"I rely not so much on the wisdom of age as on the overconfidence of youth."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Venerable Monk was originally printed in the Portal Second Age set in 1998, designed to serve as a simplified entry point for new Magic: The Gathering players. The card features a white-aligned creature mechanic that provides a modest life-gain effect upon entering the battlefield, reflecting the cleric-themed flavor common to the color white. The Seventh Edition version, released in 2001, marked the first time the card appeared in the core set, utilizing the updated frame design of the era to standardize its appearance for tournament play.
The illustration for this iteration was created by artist Christopher Rush, a foundational figure in Magic's visual identity. Rush opted for a serene, contemplative depiction of the monk, distancing the character from the more aggressive battle-hardened imagery found on other creature cards. Upon its release in Seventh Edition, the card was well-received by players building budget-friendly decks, as its straightforward utility and clean art made it a reliable utility creature for casual play environments.
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