Sun Quan, Lord of Wu is a legendary blue creature card from the 2009 Masters Edition III set, featuring the horsemanship ability to bypass standard blocking restrictions.
Sun Quan, Lord of Wu
2009 • Magic: The Gathering • Masters Edition III
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Sun Quan, Lord of Wu is a distinctive six-mana legendary creature from the Magic: The Gathering Masters Edition III set, released in 2009. Carrying the card number 53, this blue Human Soldier brings a unique strategic layer to gameplay through its horsemanship ability. This mechanic allows creatures you control to evade blocking by opponents who lack horsemanship themselves, providing a reliable way to deal damage and control the board state. Designed by artist Xu Xiaoming, the card captures the essence of the Three Kingdoms era within the Magic framework. The flavor text references his reign over the Southland, highlighting his historical significance as a ruler who balanced power and strategy. In Magic: The Gathering, Sun Quan serves as a formidable presence for players building blue-centric decks that value tempo and evasion over raw combat power. The card’s rarity as a Rare print makes it a sought-after component for those looking to build competitive or thematic decks. Whether you are a seasoned player looking to add versatility to your mana curve or a collector interested in the lore of the Three Kingdoms, Sun Quan, Lord of Wu offers a compelling blend of strategy and historical narrative. Its ability to challenge conventional blocking strategies makes it a memorable inclusion in any Magic: The Gathering collection.
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Sun Quan, Lord of Wu
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Xu Xiaoming
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English
{4}{U}{U}
Legendary Creature — Human Soldier
4 / 4
U
Card Text
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Creatures you control have horsemanship. (They can't be blocked except by creatures with horsemanship.)
"One score and four he reigned, the Southland king: / A dragon coiled, a tiger poised below the mighty Yangtze."
