The Mesa Pegasus (Card #20) from Magic: The Gathering's Masters Edition is a classic white creature card featuring the Flying and Banding abilities.
Mesa Pegasus
2007 • Magic: The Gathering • Masters Edition
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The Mesa Pegasus, designated as Card #20 in the Masters Edition set, remains a recognizable piece of Magic: The Gathering history. Released in 2007, this white common creature card is a staple for players navigating the early phases of the game. Its design, illustrated by Melissa A. Benson, captures the essence of the Pegasus subtype with a mana cost of one generic mana and one white mana, making it an accessible option for deck builders. The card’s utility in gameplay stems from its two distinct abilities: Flying and Banding. Flying allows the creature to bypass ground-based blockers, giving it an immediate advantage in combat. Banding offers a more complex strategic layer, allowing this card to attack in a group with other creatures that have banding. This mechanic lets the controller decide how combat damage is distributed among blockers, adding a layer of tactical depth that appeals to collectors who appreciate the intricate rules of the game’s earlier eras. For collectors, the Masters Edition represents a curated collection of reprinted cards, and the Mesa Pegasus serves as a fundamental example of the game’s white mana philosophy. Owning a copy of this card connects enthusiasts to the foundational mechanics that defined the format. Whether for completing a set or appreciating the card’s historical significance in the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem, the Mesa Pegasus holds a steady place in the catalog of essential trading cards.
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Card Details
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Mesa Pegasus
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Melissa A. Benson
Card Stock
English
{1}{W}
Creature — Pegasus
1 / 1
W
Card Text
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Flying; 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.)
Before a woman marries in the village of Sursi, she must visit the land of the mesa pegasus. Legend has it that if the woman is pure of heart and her love is true, a mesa pegasus will appear, blessing her family with long life and good fortune.
