White Knight
Friday Night Magic 2002 12 • rare
- Set
- Friday Night Magic 2002
- Collector number
- 12
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Daniel Gelon
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
First strike (This creature deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.)
Protection from black (This creature can't be blocked, targeted, dealt damage, or enchanted by anything black.)
"When good men die their goodness does not perish, / But lives though they are gone."— Euripides, *Termenidae*, trans. Morgan
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
The White Knight was originally released in the Limited Edition Alpha set in 1993, representing the quintessential efficient creature for white decks. By the time this specific version was issued for the 2002 Friday Night Magic promotional series, the card had cemented its status as a staple of early Magic: The Gathering gameplay. These promotional versions were distributed to local game stores as participation prizes, intended to reward consistent attendance and foster community growth in the burgeoning organized play scene.
Artist Daniel Gelon provided the iconic illustration for the card, capturing the figure in a classical, high-fantasy style that became synonymous with the game's aesthetic during its formative years. The design emphasizes the knight's protection from black magic, a mechanical feature that made the card a potent tactical choice throughout the game's history. Received warmly by tournament players, the Friday Night Magic foil treatment elevated the visual profile of this classic design, turning a utilitarian card into a sought-after aesthetic collectible.
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