Arena is a promotional land card from Magic: The Gathering's 1994 HarperPrism Book Promos set. This card features unique interaction mechanics and is cataloged as number 1 in the series.
Arena
1994 • Magic: The Gathering • HarperPrism Book Promos
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Description
The Arena card, designated as number 1 in the HarperPrism Book Promos set, serves as a distinctive promotional item for Magic: The Gathering. Released in 1994, this land card was created to support the HarperPrism imprint, which published fantasy literature tied to the game's universe. The card's design and mechanics offer a specific interaction that differs from standard base set lands, making it a point of interest for collectors who focus on promotional variants and early set history. Designed by Rob Alexander, the card carries a rare rarity designation within the promo subset. Its primary function involves targeting creatures, allowing the controller to force two creatures to fight each other. This mechanic requires paying three mana and tapping the card, resulting in damage exchange equal to the power of the involved creatures. The Arena card stands as a notable entry in this niche category, representing the intersection of trading card games and literature. For those building collections focused on promotional material or the 1994 era of Magic, this card offers a tangible connection to that specific period. The card's catalog identity is clear, with its set code PHPR and card number 1 providing easy reference for organization and tracking.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Arena
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Rob Alexander
Card Stock
English
Land
Card Text
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{3}, {T}: Tap target creature you control and target creature of an opponent's choice they control. Those creatures fight each other. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.)
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FAQ
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What is the HarperPrism Book Promos set?
The HarperPrism Book Promos set is a series of promotional cards released in 1994 to support HarperPrism's fantasy literature. These cards are distinct from standard Magic: The Gathering sets and are highly sought after by collectors focusing on promotional material and early game history.
What does the Arena card do in gameplay?
The Arena card is a land that allows a player to pay three mana and tap it to make two creatures fight. The controller targets one of their creatures and one of the opponent's creatures, causing each to deal damage equal to its power to the other.
Who designed the Arena card?
The Arena card was illustrated by Rob Alexander. As a promotional card from the 1994 HarperPrism Book Promos set, it holds a unique place in Magic: The Gathering history due to its literary tie-ins and specific promotional nature.
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