The Sword Dancer foil star from Magic: The Gathering's Eighth Edition, a 2003 uncommon creature card featuring unique collector treatment.
Sword Dancer
2003 • Magic: The Gathering • Eighth Edition
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Sword Dancer, card number 53★, is an uncommon white creature from the Magic: The Gathering Eighth Edition set released in 2003. This card features a distinctive star foil treatment that sets it apart from standard prints, making it a notable target for collectors focused on set completion and parallel varieties. As a Human Rebel with a mana cost of {1}{W}, the card offers strategic value through its ability to weaken opposing attackers, a mechanic that appeals to players who appreciate tactical depth in the game's history. Collectors often seek out the foil star variants due to their visual appeal and relative scarcity within the base set. For those building comprehensive collections of Magic: The Gathering cards, this foil edition represents a key piece of the Eighth Edition's legacy. The interplay between the card's mechanical utility and its collectible finish creates a dual appeal for both players and investors in the broader trading card market.
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Card Details
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Sword Dancer
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Roger Raupp
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{W}
Creature — Human Rebel
1 / 2
W
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{W}{W}: Target attacking creature gets -1/-0 until end of turn.
Most soldiers think of the sword as a weapon. In the hands of Zho monks, swords are also the strongest of shields.