This 1997 Magic: The Gathering Fifth Edition card, numbered 245, features the Ironclaw Orcs creature. It is a common rarity card known for its specific gameplay mechanic.
Ironclaw Orcs
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Fifth Edition
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The Ironclaw Orcs card, designated as number 245 in the 1997 Magic: The Gathering Fifth Edition set, remains a notable piece for enthusiasts of the early trading card game era. Designed by Anson Maddocks, this common creature card costs two mana to play and enters the battlefield as a 2/2 Orc. Its distinct value lies in its unique restriction: it cannot block creatures with power 2 or greater, a limitation that adds strategic depth to deck construction and gameplay dynamics. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Fifth Edition sets or to utilize its mechanical properties in various formats. The card's straightforward design and iconic flavor text regarding the deviously cowardly Ironclaw clan make it a recognizable item for fans of the franchise. Whether building a vintage collection or analyzing the evolution of card mechanics, this release offers a tangible connection to the foundational years of Magic: The Gathering.
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Ironclaw Orcs
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Anson Maddocks
Card Stock
English
{1}{R}
Creature — Orc
2 / 2
R
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This creature can't block creatures with power 2 or greater.
Generations of genetic weeding have given rise to the deviously cowardly Ironclaw clan.