The Eagle of the Watch is a 2015 Magic: The Gathering card from the Magic Origins set, identified by card number 275. This Common Bird creature features the keywords Flying and Vigilance.
Eagle of the Watch
2015 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic Origins
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The Eagle of the Watch, identified as card number 275 in the 2015 Magic Origins expansion, is a staple of the white mana color identity in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Printed as a Common rarity, this Creature — Bird card requires a mana cost of {2}{W} to cast and boasts a power and toughness of 2/1. Its mechanical value is derived from the dual keywords Flying and Vigilance, allowing it to evade ground-based blockers while preventing the next attacking creature from dealing damage to the player. Collectors and players alike appreciate this card for its efficient early-game presence and its role within the Magic Origins product line. The card features artwork by Scott Murphy and includes flavor text attributed to Kanlos, an Akroan captain, which adds narrative depth to the card's identity. For those building complete Magic Origins collections, this card number is an essential component. Whether you are hunting for specific card numbers or expanding your library with versatile creatures, the Eagle of the Watch represents a classic example of mid-block design.
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Eagle of the Watch
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Scott Murphy
Card Stock
English
{2}{W}
Creature — Bird
2 / 1
W
Card Text
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Flying, vigilance
"Even from miles away, I could see our eagles circling. That's when I knew we were needed at home." —Kanlos, Akroan captain
