The foil version of Icatian Phalanx from Magic: The Gathering's Masters Edition II features the iconic Human Soldier artwork by Kaja Foglio.
Icatian Phalanx
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Masters Edition II
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Released in 2008, the Masters Edition II set brought together classic cards from Magic: The Gathering's early years into a single, streamlined collection. This product focuses on card number 16, the Icatian Phalanx, rendered in a premium foil finish that enhances its visual appeal for dedicated TCG enthusiasts. As a five-mana white creature, the Phalanx represents a staple of early Magic's tactical gameplay, offering the powerful Banding mechanic that allows for unique combat interactions. Collectors often seek this card to complete the Masters Edition II checklist or to build vintage-style decks that rely on its defensive capabilities. The foil treatment adds a layer of desirability, distinguishing it from the common non-foil prints found in standard sets. For those interested in the history of the game, this card serves as a tangible link to the strategic depth of Magic's first decade. Whether you are a seasoned player looking to expand your collection or a new fan exploring the game's rich lore, the Icatian Phalanx foil offers a rewarding addition to any Magic: The Gathering archive.
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Icatian Phalanx
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Kaja Foglio
Card Stock
English
Foil
{4}{W}
Creature — Human Soldier
2 / 4
W
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Banding (Any creatures with banding, and up to one without, can attack in a band. Bands are blocked as a group. If any creatures with banding you control are blocking or being blocked by a creature, you divide that creature's combat damage, not its controller, among any of the creatures it's being blocked by or is blocking.)
Even after the wall was breached in half a dozen places, the phalanxes fought on, standing solidly against the onrushing raiders. Disciplined and dedicated, they held their ranks to the end, even in the face of tremendous losses.