The Icatian Scout, card #37 from Magic: The Gathering's iconic Fifth Edition release. This 1997 common creature card offers strategic flexibility for collectors and players alike.
Icatian Scout
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Fifth Edition
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The Icatian Scout stands as a foundational piece of Magic: The Gathering history, originally released as card number 37 in the Fifth Edition set in 1997. Classified as a Common rarity, this white mana creature card serves as an accessible entry point for new players while holding nostalgic value for veteran collectors. Designed by Rob Alexander, the card features the type line Creature — Human Soldier Scout with a mana cost of one white mana and stats of 1/1 power and toughness. Strategically, the Icatian Scout provides utility through its activated ability, allowing players to tap the card and pay one mana to grant first strike to a target creature until the end of the turn. This mechanic makes it a versatile tool in early-game scenarios. The flavor text, attributed to Ailis Connaut, adds emotional depth, reflecting on the fall of Icatia and the hope for future generations. For enthusiasts building collections of 9th Edition era Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards, the Icatian Scout represents a tangible connection to the game's enduring legacy. Whether you are completing a set or adding to your library of classic fantasy collectibles, this card remains a significant artifact of the franchise's golden era.
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Icatian Scout
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Rob Alexander
Card Stock
English
{W}
Creature — Human Soldier Scout
1 / 1
W
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{1}, {T}: Target creature gains first strike until end of turn.
"In these, our final days, I offer this. Though we could not save Icatia, we gave our children time to grow, and love, before it fell." —Ailis Connaut, diary