The Favored Hoplite, card #196 from Magic: The Gathering's 2024 Foundations Jumpstart subset. This Uncommon Human Soldier features the Heroic mechanic for strategic gameplay.
Favored Hoplite
2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Foundations • Jumpstart
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The Favored Hoplite stands as a distinct entry in the 2024 Foundations Jumpstart subset of Magic: The Gathering, bearing card number 196. Classified as an Uncommon creature, this card embodies the classic Human Soldier archetype within the white mana color identity. With a mana cost of one and a mana value of one, it offers an efficient early-game presence for players building their decks. Beyond its visual appeal, the Favored Hoplite is prized for its functional Heroic ability. This mechanic allows players to enhance the creature's power and toughness by casting spells that target it, while simultaneously protecting it from damage. This dual benefit makes the card a versatile tool for controlling the board state and sustaining pressure against opponents. Collectors often seek out specific cards from the Jumpstart product type to complete their sets or to appreciate the unique design elements of the Foundations release. As a foundational piece in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, the Favored Hoplite represents the strategic depth and artistic consistency that define the brand. Its combination of low mana cost and defensive utility ensures it remains a relevant and interesting card for both casual and competitive collectors.
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Favored Hoplite
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Winona Nelson
Card Stock
English
{W}
Creature — Human Soldier
1 / 2
W
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Heroic — Whenever you cast a spell that targets this creature, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature and prevent all damage that would be dealt to it this turn.