# 1995 Magic: The Gathering Chronicles Foreign Black Border #9

> The 1995 Chronicles Foreign Black Border release of Keepers of the Faith, card #9. This Japanese-language Magic: The Gathering card features a 2/3 Human Cleric creature.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 1995
- **Brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set**: Chronicles Foreign Black Border
- **Card Number**: 9
- **Featured**: Keepers of the Faith
- **Game**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Rarity**: Common
- **Mana cost**: {1}{W}{W}
- **Type**: Creature — Human Cleric
- **Power / Toughness**: 2 / 3
- **Color**: W
- **Language**: Japanese
- **Material**: Card Stock
- **Finish**: Normal

## Description

Keepers of the Faith is card number 9 in the 1995 Chronicles Foreign Black Border set for Magic: The Gathering. Released under the BCHR set code, this Japanese-language edition presents the white mana creature in its standard layout. The card features a mana cost of {1}{W}{W} and has a mana value of 3. As a Common rarity creature, it belongs to the Human and Cleric subtypes with a power and toughness of 2/3. Artwork for this release is by Daniel Gelon. The card functions within the game as a white mana creature that costs three total mana to cast. Its attributes place it firmly in the early era of the trading card game, representing the foundational design philosophy of the Chronicles expansion. Collectors of foreign language cards often track this Black Border variant to complete their Japanese-language Chronicles sets. The distinct foreign text on the card distinguishes it from the English base release, offering a different aesthetic for display. The card's identity is tied directly to its set, year, and language, making it a specific target for completists of the Chronicles block.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Keepers of the Faith?

The mana cost for Keepers of the Faith is {1}{W}{W}, resulting in a total mana value of 3.

### Who illustrated the Chronicles Foreign Black Border version of this card?

Daniel Gelon is the artist credited with illustrating the artwork for this card in the Chronicles Foreign Black Border set.

### What creature types does Keepers of the Faith belong to?

Keepers of the Faith is classified as a Human Cleric creature in Magic: The Gathering.

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