Favored Hoplite is a 2022 Magic: The Gathering card from the Explorer Anthology 1 set, featuring a Heroic ability that protects the creature.
Favored Hoplite
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Explorer Anthology 1
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The Favored Hoplite card, numbered 1 in the 2022 Explorer Anthology 1 release, is a White mana Creature — Human Soldier from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Winona Nelson, this Uncommon rarity card offers a distinct mechanical identity for collectors of the brand's strategic depth. Its Heroic ability allows players to place a +1/+1 counter on the creature and prevent all damage dealt to it during the turn it is targeted by a spell. This interaction makes the card a notable piece for enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering universe who appreciate tactical gameplay elements. Collectors often seek out specific cards from the Explorer Anthology 1 series to complete their sets or explore the diverse creature types within the brand. Whether you are building a collection or looking for key cards to enhance your Magic: The Gathering library, this release provides a focused look at the game's evolving mechanics. The Favored Hoplite remains a significant entry for those tracking the evolution of Human Soldier cards in the Commander, Legacy, and Standard formats. Its clear rules text and straightforward mana cost make it an accessible yet strategic addition to any Magic: The Gathering enthusiast's catalog.
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Favored Hoplite
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Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Winona Nelson
Card Stock
English
{W}
Creature — Human Soldier
1 / 2
W
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Heroic — Whenever you cast a spell that targets this creature, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature and prevent all damage that would be dealt to it this turn.