The 2022 Magic: The Gathering card Duelcraft Trainer (#16) from the Innistrad: Double Feature set, featuring a Human Soldier with First Strike and Coven mechanics.
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Innistrad: Double Feature
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The Duelcraft Trainer, identified as card number 16 in the 2022 Innistrad: Double Feature set, brings a distinct tactical presence to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Created by artist John Stanko, this uncommon white creature embodies the Human Soldier archetype with a mana value of four and a power/toughness of 3/3. Its design reflects the intricate storytelling and mechanical depth characteristic of the Innistrad block, appealing to collectors who appreciate the genre's gothic fantasy aesthetic. In gameplay, the Duelcraft Trainer offers strategic versatility through its First Strike ability and the Coven mechanic. This ability allows players to target one of their creatures for double strike, provided they control three or more creatures with different powers at the beginning of combat. This interaction encourages deck building around diverse creature stats, making the card a functional piece for collectors who value mechanical synergy alongside artistic merit. The flavor text, "It's all in the follow-through," adds a layer of narrative charm that resonates with fans of the setting's lore. Collecting cards from the Innistrad: Double Feature series provides an opportunity to engage with a pivotal era in Magic's history. The Duelcraft Trainer serves as a notable entry point for enthusiasts looking to complete set collections or explore the Human Soldier tribal themes. Its uncommon rarity ensures it remains accessible while holding value as a key component of the set's ecosystem. For investors and hobbyists alike, understanding the card's role within the broader Innistrad narrative enhances the appreciation of its design and utility. Whether building a competitive deck or expanding a personal archive, this card represents a solid addition for any Magic: The Gathering aficionado.
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Featured
Duelcraft Trainer
Game
Magic: The Gathering
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Uncommon
John Stanko
Card Stock
English
{3}{W}
Creature — Human Soldier
3 / 3
W
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First strike Coven — At the beginning of combat on your turn, if you control three or more creatures with different powers, target creature you control gains double strike until end of turn.
"It's all in the follow-through."
FAQ
The Coven mechanic triggers at the beginning of combat on your turn if you control three or more creatures with different powers. When triggered, it allows you to target a creature you control to gain double strike until the end of turn.
The artwork for the Duelcraft Trainer was created by John Stanko. His illustration style contributes to the dark, gothic fantasy atmosphere prevalent in the Innistrad: Double Feature set.
Yes, the Duelcraft Trainer is classified as a Creature — Human Soldier. It costs three white mana and one generic mana to cast, with a total mana value of four.
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