The 1993 Magic: The Gathering Collectors Edition Mesa Pegasus trading card (Card #29), featuring a 1/1 Pegasus with flying and banding abilities.
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Collectors' Edition
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The 1993 Magic: The Gathering Collectors Edition Mesa Pegasus trading card, designated as card number 29, represents one of the foundational creatures from the game's earliest printings. As a common white mana creature with a converted mana cost of two, this card has served as a staple in countless decks since its initial release by The catalog sources. Mesa Pegasus is a 1/1 creature type Pegasus possessing two distinct abilities that define its gameplay utility. First, it grants the flying keyword, allowing it to evade most ground-based blockers. Second, it carries the banding ability, a complex mechanic unique to early sets. Banding allows the controller to include this creature in attack groups with other cards bearing the same trait, enabling specialized damage distribution during combat. This flexibility made it a valuable tool for aggressive strategies and resource management in the game's formative years. Art by Melissa A. Benson, the card captures the fantasy aesthetic of the 1990s. The flavor text references the land of the Mesa Pegasus and traditions in the village of Sursi, adding narrative depth to the creature's presence. Owning Mesa Pegasus from this release offers a tangible connection to the history of Magic: The Gathering, appealing to those who appreciate the evolution of the game's mechanics and artistic style. Whether you are building a vintage collection or seeking to complete the full set of 302 cards, this card provides a clear example of early creature design. The combination of flying and banding creates a versatile unit that remains interesting to study for its mechanical complexity.
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Featured
Mesa Pegasus
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Melissa A. Benson
Card Stock
English
{1}{W}
Creature — Pegasus
1 / 1
W
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Flying; 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.)
Before a woman marries in the village of Sursi, she must visit the land of the Mesa Pegasus. Legend has it that if the woman is pure of heart and her love is true, a Mesa Pegasus will appear, blessing her family with long life and good fortune.
