A classic Uncommon creature from Magic: The Gathering's 1997 Fifth Edition, the Icatian Phalanx is defined by its unique Banding ability and enduring design by Kaja Foglio.
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Fifth Edition
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The Icatian Phalanx is a distinct creature card within Magic: The Gathering's foundational Fifth Edition release from 1997. Unlike many standard creatures, the Phalanx allows its controller to manage combat damage distribution in a way that can protect allies or maximize offensive output against a single target. The card’s identity is deeply tied to the era’s design philosophy, where simple creature types like Human and Soldier were paired with complex rules interactions to encourage strategic depth. The flavor text accompanying the card paints a picture of disciplined warriors holding their ground against overwhelming odds, reflecting the historical and fantasy influences that permeate the Icatian setting. This narrative context adds significant value for collectors who appreciate the world-building embedded within the game's early expansions. Artist Kaja Foglio’s illustration, though not described here due to catalog constraints, remains a notable aspect of the card's legacy. For players and collectors alike, the Icatian Phalanx represents a key piece of Magic's history, offering both mechanical utility and nostalgic appeal. Its presence in the Fifth Edition core set ensures it remains a familiar and respected figure among vintage enthusiasts. Whether you are building a collection focused on specific mechanics like Banding or exploring the rich lore of the Icatian region, this card offers a tangible connection to the game's enduring legacy.
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Featured
Icatian Phalanx
Game
Magic: The Gathering
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Uncommon
Kaja Foglio
Card Stock
English
{4}{W}
Creature — Human Soldier
2 / 4
W
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Banding (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.)
Even after the wall was breached in half a dozen places, the phalanxes fought on, standing solidly against the onrushing raiders. Disciplined and dedicated, they held their ranks to the end, even in the face of tremendous losses.
