The Icatian Infantry from the 1994 Fallen Empires expansion, a foundational white creature for Magic: The Gathering collectors and set builders.
Icatian Infantry
1994 • Magic: The Gathering • Fallen Empires
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The Icatian Infantry, identified as card number 7c, is a foundational white creature from the 1994 Magic: The Gathering Fallen Empires expansion. Designed by Douglas Shuler, this Common card represents the disciplined Human Soldier lineage that defined the early Sarpadian era of the game's lore. As one of the earliest artifacts of the franchise, it holds significant nostalgic value for veteran collectors who followed the game's evolution from its initial print runs. Functionally, the Icatian Infantry offers flexible tactical options through its activated abilities, allowing players to grant first strike or banding for a single mana. This versatility made it a staple in early competitive decks and a practical tool for new players learning the game's mechanics. For those building a Fallen Empires collection, this card is an essential component of the base set, representing the strategic depth available in Magic's first major expansion. Collecting cards from Fallen Empires provides a glimpse into the design philosophy that shaped Magic: The Gathering. Each card from this era tells a story of the Sarpadian continent's decline, with the Icatian Infantry embodying the resilience of its people. Whether you are completing a set, investing in vintage TCG history, or seeking a piece of gaming heritage, this card remains a respected entry in any serious collection.
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Icatian Infantry
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Douglas Shuler
Card Stock
English
{W}
Creature — Human Soldier
1 / 1
W
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{1}: This creature gains first strike until end of turn. {1}: This creature gains banding until end of turn. (Any creatures with banding, and up to one without, can attack in a band. Bands are blocked as a group. If any creatures with banding you control are blocking or being blocked by a creature, you divide that creature's combat damage, not its controller, among any of the creatures it's being blocked by or is blocking.)
"Valiant Icatia was the last of the Sarpadian empires to fall. Its faithful soldiers defended their cities to the very end." —*Sarpadian Empires, vol. VI*