Capashen Knight

Description

The Capashen Knight foil is a 1/1 Human Knight creature from the Magic: The Gathering 2014 core set, identified as card number 11. Designed by Jasper Sandner, this foil finish adds a distinct visual appeal to the card, making it a notable piece for collectors focusing on finish variations within the M14 set. As a Common rarity, the card is accessible and widely distributed, yet the foil treatment ensures it stands out in any organized collection or binder. In gameplay, the Capashen Knight is a white creature with a mana cost of {1}{W}. Its primary defensive capability is first strike, allowing it to deal combat damage before creatures without this keyword. This makes it a reliable blocker in the early turns of a match. Beyond its static ability, the card offers strategic flexibility through its activated ability: for {1}{W}, the Knight can be empowered to gain +1/+0 until the end of the turn. This mana cost matches its initial casting cost, meaning a player can repeatedly boost its power to break through blockers or secure combat damage if they have sufficient mana resources. The flavor text, "He protects Benalia as much with his reputation as with his force of arms," provides narrative context for the character's role within the game's lore. While the card is primarily a functional unit in deck construction, its presence in the M14 set marks it as part of a foundational era for Magic: The Gathering. Collectors often seek out specific foil cards from core sets to complete themed collections or to appreciate the artistic and print quality variations offered by Wizards of the Coast.