The 1995 Chronicles release of War Elephant, a foundational white creature card in Magic: The Gathering history. This catalog entry covers Card 13 from the set.
War Elephant
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Chronicles
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War Elephant stands as a notable entry in the 1995 Chronicles expansion of Magic: The Gathering. As Card 13 in the set, this white creature card introduces the powerful banding mechanic, allowing it to attack in groups or block damage for allied creatures. Originally illustrated by Kristen Bishop, the card has remained a staple for players seeking to understand the game's early design philosophy. Collectors often track this product to complete their Chronicles binder or to appreciate the foundational rules that shaped the Trading Card Game. The Chronicles set itself is revered for reprinting key cards from earlier expansions, making War Elephant a familiar yet distinct piece for enthusiasts. For those building a comprehensive library of Magic history, acquiring this card number offers a direct link to the game's formative years. Whether you are a veteran player or a new collector exploring the basics, this card represents a core element of the early Meta. Understanding the nuances of banding is essential for any Magic: The Gathering enthusiast, and this card serves as a primary example of that mechanic in action.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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War Elephant
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Kristen Bishop
Card Stock
English
{3}{W}
Creature — Elephant
2 / 2
W
Card Text
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Trample; banding (Any creatures with banding, and up to one without, can attack in a band. Bands are blocked as a group. If any creatures with banding you control are blocking or being blocked by a creature, you divide that creature's combat damage, not its controller, among any of the creatures it's being blocked by or is blocking.)
"When elephants fight it is the grass that suffers." —Kikuyu proverb