The 1999 Mercadian Masques Crossbow Infantry card (#16) is a foundational Magic: The Gathering creature featuring a unique combat ability.
Crossbow Infantry
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Mercadian Masques
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As card number 16 in the Mercadian Masques expansion, this creature card represents the white mana identity with its disciplined military theme. Players looking to build competitive or casual decks often seek out this card for its specific utility in controlling the battlefield. Crossbow Infantry is a Human Soldier Archer creature with a mana cost of {1}{W} and a power and toughness of 1/1. While its base stats are modest, its ability offers significant tactical flexibility. The card allows you to tap it to deal 1 damage to any target attacking or blocking creature. This targeted removal capability makes it a valuable asset in controlling combat phases, protecting your own creatures, or disrupting opponent strategies without needing to expend other resources. The card's flavor text highlights the lazy yet effective nature of Mercadian culture, noting the crossbow as the ideal weapon for those who prefer pointing and shooting. This narrative depth adds to the card's appeal beyond its mechanical function., enthusiasts can explore a diverse selection of Magic: The Gathering trading cards, including vintage staples like this one. Whether you are completing your Mercadian Masques set or hunting for specific creatures to enhance your deck, finding high-quality copies of classic cards is essential. The enduring popularity of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game ensures that cards from this 1999 release remain relevant and sought after by both new and veteran players.
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Crossbow Infantry
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Greg Hildebrandt & Tim Hildebrandt
Card Stock
English
{1}{W}
Creature — Human Soldier Archer
1 / 1
W
Card Text
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{T}: This creature deals 1 damage to target attacking or blocking creature.
The crossbow is the ideal weapon for the lazy Mercadians: just point and shoot.













