“"Fortune does not side with the faint-hearted." —Sophocles, *Phaedra*”
Royal Trooper - Starter 1999 (#25) - Illustrated by Scott M. Fischer - Magic: The Gathering Card
Starter 1999 • Uncommon • #25 • Scott M. Fischer

Royal Trooper

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Creature — Human Soldier

Mana Cost: {2}{W}

Power and Toughness: 2/2

Oracle Rules Text: Whenever this creature blocks, it gets +2/+2 until end of turn.

Flavor Text: "Fortune does not side with the faint-hearted." —Sophocles, *Phaedra*

Set: Starter 1999 (#25), Rarity: Uncommon, Artist: Scott M. Fischer

Creature White Uncommon
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Historical Printings & Sets (6)
3 Languages
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4 Printings
Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Royal Trooper - Starter 1999 MTG card scan Royal Trooper Starter 1999 Viewing S99 Uncommon Scott M. Fischer 1999-07-01
Royal Trooper - Masters Edition II MTG card scan Royal Trooper Masters Edition II ME2 Common Scott M. Fischer 2008-09-22
Royal Trooper - Battlebond MTG card scan Royal Trooper Battlebond BBD Common Scott M. Fischer 2018-06-08
Royal Trooper - The List MTG card scan Royal Trooper The List PLST Common Scott M. Fischer 2023-09-08

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