“"So you see, the reckless battle strategy of the Kathorran orcs was effective, but ultimately proved to be a double-edged sword. As did their double-edged swords."”
Blade Historian
Card Rules and Details
Card Type: Creature — Human Cleric
Mana Cost: {R/W}{R/W}{R/W}{R/W}
Power and Toughness: 2/3
Oracle Rules Text: Attacking creatures you control have double strike.
Flavor Text: "So you see, the reckless battle strategy of the Kathorran orcs was effective, but ultimately proved to be a double-edged sword. As did their double-edged swords."
Set: Strixhaven: School of Mages Promos (#165p), Rarity: Rare, Artist: Cristi Balanescu
Creature
Red
White
Rare
$4.99
Regular
$10.48
✨ Foil
€3.95
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Historical Printings & Sets (20)
11 Languages
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en
English
Viewing Here
5 Printings
| Thumbnail | Set Name | Code | Rarity | Artist | Released |
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Blade Historian Strixhaven: School of Mages Promos Viewing | PSTX | Rare | Cristi Balanescu | 2021-04-23 |
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Blade Historian Strixhaven: School of Mages Promos | PSTX | Rare | Cristi Balanescu | 2021-04-23 |
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Blade Historian Strixhaven: School of Mages | STX | Rare | Cristi Balanescu | 2021-04-23 |
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Blade Historian Strixhaven: School of Mages | STX | Rare | Cristi Balanescu | 2021-04-23 |
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Blade Historian Magic Online Promos | PRM | Rare | Cristi Balanescu | 2021-05-01 |
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pt
Português (Portuguese)
1 Printing
| Thumbnail | Set Name | Code | Rarity | Artist | Released |
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Historiador das Lâminas Strixhaven: School of Mages | STX | Rare | Cristi Balanescu | 2021-04-23 |
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zhs
简体中文 (Simplified Chinese)
1 Printing
| Thumbnail | Set Name | Code | Rarity | Artist | Released |
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刀锋史家 Strixhaven: School of Mages | STX | Rare | Cristi Balanescu | 2021-04-23 |
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de
Deutsch (German)
2 Printings
| Thumbnail | Set Name | Code | Rarity | Artist | Released |
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Klingenhistoriker Strixhaven: School of Mages | STX | Rare | Cristi Balanescu | 2021-04-23 |
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Klingenhistoriker Strixhaven: School of Mages | STX | Rare | Cristi Balanescu | 2021-04-23 |
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es
Español (Spanish)
2 Printings
| Thumbnail | Set Name | Code | Rarity | Artist | Released |
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Historiador de espadas Strixhaven: School of Mages | STX | Rare | Cristi Balanescu | 2021-04-23 |
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Historiador de espadas Strixhaven: School of Mages | STX | Rare | Cristi Balanescu | 2021-04-23 |
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fr
Français (French)
2 Printings
| Thumbnail | Set Name | Code | Rarity | Artist | Released |
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Historien des lames Strixhaven: School of Mages | STX | Rare | Cristi Balanescu | 2021-04-23 |
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Historien des lames Strixhaven: School of Mages | STX | Rare | Cristi Balanescu | 2021-04-23 |
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it
Italiano (Italian)
2 Printings
| Thumbnail | Set Name | Code | Rarity | Artist | Released |
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Storico della Lama Strixhaven: School of Mages | STX | Rare | Cristi Balanescu | 2021-04-23 |
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Storico della Lama Strixhaven: School of Mages | STX | Rare | Cristi Balanescu | 2021-04-23 |
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ja
日本語 (Japanese)
2 Printings
| Thumbnail | Set Name | Code | Rarity | Artist | Released |
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刃の歴史家 Strixhaven: School of Mages | STX | Rare | Cristi Balanescu | 2021-04-23 |
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刃の歴史家 Strixhaven: School of Mages | STX | Rare | Cristi Balanescu | 2021-04-23 |
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ko
한국어 (Korean)
1 Printing
| Thumbnail | Set Name | Code | Rarity | Artist | Released |
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검 역사가 Strixhaven: School of Mages | STX | Rare | Cristi Balanescu | 2021-04-23 |
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ru
Русский (Russian)
1 Printing
| Thumbnail | Set Name | Code | Rarity | Artist | Released |
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Историк Клинков Strixhaven: School of Mages | STX | Rare | Cristi Balanescu | 2021-04-23 |
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zht
繁體中文 (Traditional Chinese)
1 Printing
| Thumbnail | Set Name | Code | Rarity | Artist | Released |
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刀鋒史家 Strixhaven: School of Mages | STX | Rare | Cristi Balanescu | 2021-04-23 |
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