Midnight Duelist

Description

Midnight Duelist is a creature card from the Magic: The Gathering Avacyn Restored expansion, released in 2012. Identified as card number 27 with the set code AVR, this foil version adds a distinct shimmer to the common rarity tier. The card depicts a Human Soldier that costs one white mana to cast, resulting in a mana value of one. With a power and toughness of 1/2, it serves as a low-cost defensive unit in the game. The defining ability of Midnight Duelist is protection from Vampires. This means the creature cannot be damaged, blocked, or enchanted by Vampire sources, making it a targeted answer against specific swarm strategies or vampire-centric decks. The flavor text hints at a deeper narrative, noting that Avacyn's return did not rid him of his desire for revenge, adding a layer of character depth to this simple soldier unit. Designed by Bud Cook, the card integrates seamlessly into the white-aligned themes of the Avacyn Restored set. Collectors often seek out foil versions of common cards to complete specific parallel sets or to appreciate the foil treatment in their collection. While it may not be a high-power card in competitive play, its protective ability and foil finish make it a desirable addition for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts. Whether you are building a thematic deck or curating a collection of foil commons, this card represents a solid entry point into the Avacyn Restored era of the game.