# 2009 Magic: The Gathering Magic #85

> The catalog listing for the Black Knight card from Magic: The Gathering's 2009 M10 core set. This Uncommon Human Knight creature offers First strike and Protection from white.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2009
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Magic
- **Card number**: #85
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

The Black Knight card, designated as number 85 in the 2009 Magic: The Gathering core set M10, represents a staple of the game's creature lineup. Illustrated by Christopher Moeller, this Uncommon release features a mana cost of {B}{B} for a 2/2 Human Knight creature. Its design emphasizes strategic utility through two distinct abilities: First strike allows the creature to deal combat damage before opponents, while Protection from white prevents it from being blocked, targeted, or damaged by white sources. Collectors often track this card when building their M10 collection or exploring the foundational mechanics of the Black mana color. The card's straightforward yet effective rules text makes it a recognizable piece for anyone familiar with the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Its presence in the M10 set highlights the enduring appeal of classic fantasy archetypes within the game's extensive history.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of the Black Knight card?

The Black Knight has a mana cost of {B}{B} and a mana value of 2. This makes it an early-game creature that requires two black mana to cast.

### What abilities does the Black Knight have?

The Black Knight possesses First strike and Protection from white. First strike means it deals combat damage before creatures without First strike, while Protection from white prevents it from being blocked, targeted, or damaged by white sources.

### What set is the Black Knight card from?

The Black Knight card is from the M10 set, released in 2009 as part of the Magic: The Gathering core series.

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