The 2009 Magic: The Gathering card Bant Sureblade from the Alara Reborn set features a multicolored Human Soldier with powerful conditional abilities.
Bant Sureblade
2009 • Magic: The Gathering • Alara Reborn
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This Common rarity card is a multicolored Human Soldier that requires coordination between green, blue, and white mana sources to activate its full potential. Designed by Michael Komarck, the card represents the intricate faction dynamics of the Alara block, where five distinct shards merge into a unified threat. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out Bant Sureblade for its elegant mechanical design. The creature gains a +1/+1 boost and first strike ability only when another multicolored permanent is on the battlefield, encouraging strategic deck building. This conditional strength makes it a memorable piece for enthusiasts of the format. The card's text box hints at the military culture of the Grixis shard, adding narrative depth to its gameplay role. For fans of complex mana requirements and synergistic creatures, this release remains a notable entry in the Alara Reborn expansion.
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Card Details
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Bant Sureblade
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Michael Komarck
Card Stock
English
{G/U}{W}
Creature — Human Soldier
2 / 1
G, U, W
Card Text
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As long as you control another multicolored permanent, this creature gets +1/+1 and has first strike.
Soldiers who fought through Grixis learned to hit first, recite the prayer of Asha later.