The Selfless Cathar is a one-mana Common creature card from the 2011 Innistrad Magic: The Gathering set, serving as a foundational Cleric in white decks.
2011 • Magic: The Gathering • Innistrad
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Released in 2011 as part of the Innistrad block, Selfless Cathar (card number 30) is a one-mana Common creature card designed for Magic: The Gathering strategies. This creature is classified as a Human Cleric with a power and toughness of 1/1, making it a low-cost option for early-game plays. The card features the artistic interpretation by Slawomir Maniak, contributing to the distinct visual identity of the Innistrad set. The primary appeal of Selfless Cathar lies in its activated ability. For one mana and by sacrificing the creature itself, players can grant all creatures they control a +1/+1 bonus until the end of the turn. This mechanic allows for flexible combat tricks, enabling a single low-power unit to facilitate larger attacks or block higher-threat enemies. The ability encourages tactical decisions regarding when to trade the Cathar for board advantage. As a white-aligned card, it fits seamlessly into decks focusing on aggressive or mid-range strategies that rely on creature synergy. The flavor text, reflecting themes of sacrifice and duty, adds narrative depth consistent with the Innistrad block's Gothic horror aesthetic. The card remains a recognizable part of the Innistrad expansion's roster for players who appreciate efficient mana curves and versatile creature interactions.
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Selfless Cathar
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Slawomir Maniak
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English
{W}
Creature — Human Cleric
1 / 1
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{1}{W}, Sacrifice this creature: Creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn.
"If I fail to offer myself, we will surely be overrun. My fate would be the same."
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