The Wu Elite Cavalry foil card from Magic: The Gathering's Masters Edition III (2009) is a sought-after common creature featuring the horsemanship mechanic.
Wu Elite Cavalry
2009 • Magic: The Gathering • Masters Edition III
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The Wu Elite Cavalry, card number 54 from the Masters Edition III set, remains a recognizable staple for Magic: The Gathering collectors. Released in 2009, this foil version of the common creature offers a distinct metallic sheen that distinguishes it from standard print runs. The card features the artwork of Li Wang, whose style brings the fantasy world of Magic to life on this collectible. As a Human Soldier with a mana cost of {3}{U} and a power/toughness of 2/3, the Wu Elite Cavalry is defined by its Horsemanship ability. This mechanic allows the creature to attack without being blocked by most opponents, unless those creatures also possess Horsemanship. This unique rule interaction makes the card a memorable piece of gameplay history for anyone who has built decks around it over the years. Collectors often seek out specific foil treatments to complete their Masters Edition III collections or to appreciate the aesthetic value of older common cards. Masters Edition III serves as a curated reprint set, bringing back popular cards from previous expansions for a new generation of players. The Wu Elite Cavalry stands out in this set due to its elegant foil finish and the iconic nature of the Horsemanship keyword. Whether you are building a vintage-themed collection or simply appreciate the history of Magic: The Gathering, this card represents a key moment in the game's design evolution. Adding the Wu Elite Cavalry foil to your inventory provides a tangible connection to the late 2000s era of the game. The growing community of TCG enthusiasts values these physical cards not just for their utility, but for their artistic and historical significance in the trading card game landscape.
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Wu Elite Cavalry
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Li Wang
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{U}
Creature — Human Soldier
2 / 3
U
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Horsemanship (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with horsemanship.)
At the second battle of Ruxu, the brave Wu general Gan Ning raided Cao Cao's camp of 400,000 men with only 100 cavalry. Not a single man or horse was lost.







