The 2018 Masters 25 Returned Phalanx foil card is a classic Zombie Soldier creature designed for strategic flexibility in Magic: The Gathering gameplay.
Returned Phalanx
2018 • Magic: The Gathering • Masters 25
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Description
Released in 2018 as part of the Masters 25 set, the Returned Phalanx serves as a resilient defensive option within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified by the set code A25 and card number 106, this common rarity card features a foil finish that appeals to collectors of vintage-style reprints. From a gameplay perspective, the Returned Phalanx is a two-mana Creature — Zombie Soldier with a power and toughness of 3/3. Its primary ability, Defender, allows it to block creatures effectively while preventing it from attacking. However, the card offers strategic depth through its activated ability, which costs one black mana and one blue mana. By paying this cost, the Zombie Soldier gains the ability to attack during the current turn, effectively bypassing its Defender restriction. For those building collections focused on creature types or specific sets, this card represents a key piece of the Masters 25 identity. Its foil treatment adds a layer of visual interest, making it a desirable addition for enthusiasts who appreciate both the mechanical utility and the aesthetic presentation of Magic: The Gathering cards. Whether you are completing a set or expanding your library of creature cards, the Returned Phalanx offers a blend of nostalgic design and practical gameplay utility.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Returned Phalanx
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Seb McKinnon
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{B}
Creature — Zombie Soldier
3 / 3
B
Card Text
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Defender {1}{U}: This creature can attack this turn as though it didn't have defender.
They lived in different nations and fought in different eras, but as the Returned, they link arms as one.






