The 2011 Magic: The Gathering Champion of the Parish from the Innistrad set. This Rare Human Soldier card features a +1/+1 counter mechanic.
Champion of the Parish
2011 • Magic: The Gathering • Innistrad
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Description
Champion of the Parish is a Rare creature card from the 2011 Innistrad expansion of Magic: The Gathering. Identified as card number 6 with the set code ISD, this Human Soldier serves as a foundational element for many strategies. The card features a mana cost of one white mana and has a mana value of one, making it an efficient early-game presence. The card’s primary ability revolves around its synergy with other Human creatures you control. Whenever another Human enters the battlefield, Champion of the Parish receives a +1/+1 counter. This mechanic allows the creature to grow significantly in power and toughness as the game progresses, turning a modest 1/1 base into a formidable threat. The flavor text highlights the character's connection to the common folk, reflecting the set's narrative of community and survival against supernatural threats. Collectors often seek this card for its iconic status within the Innistrad block and its enduring utility in Human-focused decks. As a key piece for those completing the Innistrad set, it represents a significant part of Magic: The Gathering's history during the early 2010s. Its straightforward design and powerful ability have made it a memorable part of the game's lore and gameplay.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Champion of the Parish
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Svetlin Velinov
Card Stock
English
{W}
Creature — Human Soldier
1 / 1
W
Card Text
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Whenever another Human you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
"I stand for every cobbler, tanner, and fool in this town—and they stand for me."
FAQ
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What set is Champion of the Parish from?
Champion of the Parish is from the Innistrad expansion, released in 2011. It is card number 6 in the set and is classified as a Rare card.
What are the stats of Champion of the Parish?
Champion of the Parish is a 1/1 Human Soldier creature with one white mana in its mana cost and a mana value of one. It costs a single white mana to cast.
How does Champion of the Parish work in gameplay?
This card has an ability that triggers whenever another Human you control enters the battlefield. When this happens, you place a +1/+1 counter on Champion of the Parish, increasing its power and toughness.
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