The Griffin Rider foil from the 2011 Magic: The Gathering M12 core set offers a shiny finish for this versatile white knight creature.
Griffin Rider
2011 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic
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The Griffin Rider from the 2011 Magic: The Gathering M12 core set is a notable white creature card for enthusiasts of the trading card game. Identified as card number 20 in the M12 checklist, this foil version adds a distinct visual appeal to collections focused on the Magic brand. Designed as a Human Knight with a mana cost of {1}{W}, it serves as a foundational piece for players building decks around white mana strategies. Collectors often seek out foil versions of common cards from the M12 release to complete their set checklists with a premium finish. The card features a unique interaction where controlling a Griffin creature enhances its power and toughness significantly while granting flying. This mechanical synergy makes it a functional addition to competitive lists, as well as a valuable item for those cataloging the history of Magic: The Gathering product releases. Whether you are expanding your Magic collection or looking to finish the M12 roster, this Griffin Rider foil represents a key element of the game's enduring legacy.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Griffin Rider
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Steve Prescott
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{W}
Creature — Human Knight
1 / 1
W
Card Text
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As long as you control a Griffin creature, this creature gets +3/+3 and has flying.
After fighting alongside the griffin riders, older knights of Thune learned to admire a mount that could rip an enemy to shreds in seconds.
