This Magic: The Gathering card features the Elf Wizard Thornscape Battlemage from the 2010 Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. the Coalition release, offering strategic flexibility through its kicker mechanics.
Thornscape Battlemage
2010 • Magic: The Gathering • Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. the Coalition
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Thornscape Battlemage is a notable card from the 2010 Duel Decks: Phyrexia vs. the Coalition set, categorized as an Uncommon rarity within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified as card number 42 in the DDE set code, this Creature — Elf Wizard brings a unique mechanical depth to collectors and players alike. The card’s design allows for strategic versatility, featuring kicker costs that enable players to pay additional mana to enhance its effects upon entering the battlefield. When kicked with red mana, the Battlemage can deal damage to any target, while kicking it with white mana allows for the destruction of a target artifact. This dual-kicker functionality makes it a valuable piece for those interested in the strategic history of the game’s design. Collectors often seek out cards from the Duel Decks series for their focused themes and distinct artistic styles, and Thornscape Battlemage stands out as a prime example of this era’s innovation. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to adapt to various board states, making it a staple for enthusiasts of the format. Whether you are building a collection of rare Wizards or focusing on the Phyrexia vs. the Coalition narrative, this card remains a significant entry in the Magic: The Gathering canon.
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Thornscape Battlemage
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Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Matt Cavotta
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English
{2}{G}
Creature — Elf Wizard
2 / 2
G
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Kicker {R} and/or {W} (You may pay an additional {R} and/or {W} as you cast this spell.) When this creature enters, if it was kicked with its {R} kicker, it deals 2 damage to any target. When this creature enters, if it was kicked with its {W} kicker, destroy target artifact.