General Jarkeld is a Legendary Creature from the 1995 Magic: The Gathering Ice Age expansion. Card #27 offers unique blocking mechanics for strategic gameplay.
General Jarkeld
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Ice Age
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General Jarkeld, card number 27, is a distinctive entry in the 1995 Ice Age expansion of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Richard Thomas, this rare white mana creature has always been a point of interest for enthusiasts looking to complete the Ice Age collection. The card's mechanical design offers a unique tactical advantage during the declare blockers step, allowing players to manipulate how opposing creatures engage with their army. As a Legendary Creature, General Jarkeld holds a special place in the lore and strategy of the Ice Age era. Its ability to redirect blockers provides a layer of complexity that appeals to both casual players and serious strategists. Collectors value this card not just for its gameplay utility, but for its representation of the early design philosophy of Magic: The Gathering. Whether you are building a vintage collection or seeking to understand the foundational mechanics of the game, this card remains a significant addition to any library.
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General Jarkeld
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Magic: The Gathering
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Richard Thomas
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English
{3}{W}
Legendary Creature — Human Soldier
1 / 2
W
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{T}: Choose two target blocked attacking creatures. If each of those creatures could be blocked by all creatures that the other is blocked by, each creature that's blocking exactly one of those attacking creatures stops blocking it and is blocking the other attacking creature. Activate only during the declare blockers step.