Urza's Avenger, card #405 from the iconic 1997 Magic: The Gathering Fifth Edition set. This rare Artifact Creature Shapeshifter is a staple for collectors of the Fifth Edition release.
Urza's Avenger
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Fifth Edition
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Card number 405 in the Fifth Edition release, Urza's Avenger stands as a unique Artifact Creature Shapeshifter within the Magic: The Gathering universe. Released in 1997, this card captures the strategic depth of the era, offering players a versatile tool with its ability to gain banding, flying, first strike, or trample through a simple mana cost. The design reflects the creative vision of artist Amy Weber, who brought this complex entity to life for the 5ED set code release. For collectors, Urza's Avenger represents a significant piece of Magic history. As a Rare card from one of the most widely distributed sets, it holds enduring appeal for those building comprehensive collections or seeking key pieces from the Fifth Edition era. The card's flexible abilities and distinctive Shapeshifter subtype make it a favorite for both gameplay and collection purposes. Whether you are a long-time player or a new enthusiast, this card offers a tangible connection to the foundational years of the game. By focusing on the identity and history of each product, we help you build a collection that reflects your passion for the game. Explore the diverse selection of cards available and find the perfect additions to your collection today.
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Urza's Avenger
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Amy Weber
Card Stock
English
{6}
Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter
4 / 4
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{0}: This creature gets -1/-1 and gains your choice of banding, flying, first strike, or trample 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.)
Unable to settle on just one design, Urza decided to create one versatile being.