The Alaborn Musketeer from Magic: The Gathering's Masters Edition IV. This Human Soldier creature is a staple card for collectors and players seeking essential reach abilities.
Alaborn Musketeer
2011 • Magic: The Gathering • Masters Edition IV
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The Alaborn Musketeer occupies a distinct place in Magic: The Gathering history as the first card of the Masters Edition IV set, released in 2011. Designed as a Human Soldier with a mana cost of one white mana, this creature serves as a foundational piece for decks utilizing white mana strategies. Its primary mechanical contribution is the reach ability, which allows it to block flying creatures, addressing a common strategic gap in early-game interactions. Collectors often seek this card for its historical significance within the Masters line, which focuses on reprints of powerful cards from the game’s legacy. While it is a common rarity, the Alaborn Musketeer remains a functional and recognizable artifact for fans of the trading card game. The card’s design reflects the aesthetic of its era, providing a tangible connection to the game’s evolution over the years. For those building collections or completing sets, this card represents an accessible entry point into the Masters Edition IV group. It appeals to players who appreciate the strategic depth of the game’s creature mechanics and the nostalgia associated with reprinted classics. Whether used in casual play or studied for its design history, the Alaborn Musketeer continues to hold value for dedicated enthusiasts of Magic: The Gathering.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Alaborn Musketeer
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Heather Hudson
Card Stock
English
{1}{W}
Creature — Human Soldier
2 / 1
W
Card Text
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Reach (This creature can block creatures with flying.)
Muskets gave the Alaborn army an advantage it had long lacked—air defense.
