Cavalry Drillmaster

Description

Cavalry Drillmaster is card number 8 from the Magic: The Gathering Core Set 2019 release, printed in 2018. This Common creature belongs to the Human Knight subtype and carries a mana cost of {1}{W} with a mana value of 2. The card is part of the white color identity and enters the battlefield as a 2/1 creature. When played, its ability allows a player to target any creature, granting it +2/+0 and first strike until the end of turn. This effect lets the targeted creature deal combat damage before other creatures without first strike, providing immediate tactical leverage in the early game. The foil treatment distinguishes this print from the nonfoil version, offering a textured surface finish that appeals to collectors of premium card variants. Artist Slawomir Maniak is credited for the illustration on the card, which is identified by the set code M19. The foil finish distinguishes this Common card from the standard nonfoil version in the Core Set 2019 checklist. The straightforward rules text makes this card a reliable option for deck construction in formats where it remains legal. Completing a set of Core Set 2019 cards includes tracking down the foil variations of each checklist number. The combination of its low mana cost and impactful combat modifier makes the Cavalry Drillmaster a functional piece of the game's ecosystem.