Venerable Monk
Classic Sixth Edition 50 • common
- Set
- Classic Sixth Edition
- Collector number
- 50
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- D. Alexander Gregory
- Market price
- $0.04
What it does
When this creature enters, you gain 2 life.
His presence brings not only a strong arm but also renewed hope.
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 first introduced to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game in the Portal set before being reprinted in the Classic Sixth Edition in 1999. The card belongs to the white mana color identity, which traditionally focuses on themes of protection, healing, and community. Its inclusion in Sixth Edition was part of a major effort by Wizards of the Coast to standardize rules and provide a comprehensive entry point for players during the late nineties.
The illustration for the Sixth Edition printing features a contemplative, elderly monk rendered in a traditional fantasy art style typical of the era. The design intent behind the card was to provide players with a simple yet effective way to gain life, reflecting the White color pie's tactical emphasis on sustainability and endurance. While the card is considered a foundational 'common' level piece, it is appreciated by collectors for its straightforward mechanics and its place in the transitional period of the game's core set development.
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