Captain of the Watch

Description

Designed by artist Greg Staples, this rare creature card belongs to the Human Soldier creature type and carries a mana cost of four generic mana plus two white mana. As a six-mana-value card, it serves as a significant late-game asset for players building their decks. Captain of the Watch offers distinct mechanical advantages that have made it a favorite among Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts. The card grants Vigilance to itself, meaning it can attack without tapping, allowing it to remain effective for blocking in the subsequent turn. Furthermore, it provides a passive buff to other Soldier creatures you control, granting them +1/+1 power and toughness along with the Vigilance ability. This synergy makes it a centerpiece for Soldier-themed strategies. The card’s most impactful ability triggers when it enters the battlefield: it creates three 1/1 white Soldier creature tokens. This immediate board presence allows players to establish control or apply pressure early in the turn. For collectors, the M10 set remains a foundational release in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game history, representing a refined design era that balanced complexity with accessibility. The card’s straightforward yet potent effects make it a versatile addition to any collection, whether for competitive play or archival purposes.