Wingsteed Rider

Description

Wingsteed Rider is a Common foil card from the Magic: The Gathering Double Masters 2022 expansion, identified by card number 35 and set code 2X2. Designed by Cynthia Sheppard, this Human Knight creature carries a mana cost of {1}{W}{W} and a mana value of 3. As a white card, it brings a 2/2 power and toughness baseline to the battlefield while offering strategic depth through its unique abilities. The card features the Flying keyword, allowing it to evade ground-based blockers, and the Heroic mechanic. Heroic triggers whenever you cast a spell that targets this creature, placing a +1/+1 counter on it. This interaction rewards players for supporting their creatures with spells, increasing the Rider's combat effectiveness over time. The flavor text notes, "Trust is the only bridle a pegasus will accept," grounding the mechanical design in the lore of the creature's nature. The foil finish on this 2022 Double Masters 2022 card (number 35) distinguishes the common rarity Human Knight creature. The card features the Heroic ability, which places a +1/+1 counter on the Wingsteed Rider whenever you cast a spell that targets it. The combination of its creature type, mechanics, and finish makes it a distinct piece for enthusiasts of the format.