Western Paladin
Eighth Edition 173★ • rare
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 173★
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Carl Critchlow
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
black mana black mana, tap: Destroy target white creature.
"Expect nothing but scorn, flattery, and lies. And never turn your back on him."— Northern paladin
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Western Paladin was originally introduced in the Urza's Saga expansion in 1998, later being reprinted as part of the Eighth Edition core set in 2003. This set marked a significant milestone in Magic: The Gathering history as the first to feature the modern card frame design, which transitioned from the classic look to a more streamlined, digital aesthetic intended to improve readability and modernize the brand's visual identity.
The card was illustrated by Donato Giancola, a renowned fantasy artist known for his realistic and atmospheric style. In the context of the game, the Western Paladin serves as a classic example of black-aligned creature design, utilizing a repetitive activated ability to destroy white creatures. Its inclusion in Eighth Edition helped solidify its place in the game's core card pool during a period of major structural updates for the Wizards of the Coast design team.
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