The Icatian Scout foil from Magic: The Gathering's Masters Edition II is a versatile white creature card featuring an ability to grant first strike to target creatures.
Icatian Scout
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Masters Edition II
No Listings Available
No listings available right now.
Price History
Description
The Icatian Scout, card number 17 from the 2008 Masters Edition II set, is a one-mana white creature that serves as a foundational element for aggressive strategies. As a Human Soldier Scout with a power and toughness of 1/1, this card offers early-game presence while providing tactical utility through its activated ability. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering, the foil finish adds a distinct visual appeal to this common rarity, making it a desirable addition to any Masters Edition II collection. In gameplay, the Icatian Scout allows players to tap it and pay one white mana to give a target creature first strike until the end of the turn. This mechanic enables precise combat tricks, allowing lower-power creatures to deal damage before being blocked or destroyed. The card's flavor text, referencing the orc hordes attacking Icatia's borders, adds narrative depth to its defensive role. Whether you are building a Commander deck or collecting vintage Magic cards, the Icatian Scout foil represents a key piece of the set's design and mechanical identity. Collectors often seek out foil versions of common cards for their shimmering finish and set completeness. The Icatian Scout foil provides a high-quality option for those looking to round out their Masters Edition II inventory. Its straightforward mechanics and iconic white mana cost make it a staple in many white-based decks, ensuring its relevance across various formats. For investors and hobbyists alike, this card remains a solid choice for long-term collection growth.
Have one of these to sell?
We'll pre-fill the product details from this catalog entry, so your listing lands on this exact page. Just add photos of your copy, pick its condition, and set your price.
Card Details
The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
Catalog Profile
The core identity of the card within the set.
Featured Subject
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Icatian Scout
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Common
Richard Kane Ferguson
Card Stock
English
Foil
{W}
Creature — Human Soldier Scout
1 / 1
W
Card Text
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
{1}, {T}: Target creature gains first strike until end of turn.
"Because the orc hordes attacked along the entire border, Scouts were essential to Icatia's defense." —*Sarpadian Empires, vol. VI*
