The 1996 Magic: The Gathering Mirage rare card Ethereal Champion (#15), a white Avatar creature featuring unique life-management mechanics.
Ethereal Champion
1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Mirage
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The 1996 Mirage expansion remains a cornerstone for collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards. This release features Ethereal Champion, card number 15, as a rare white Avatar. Designed by Terese Nielsen, the card presents a powerful three-mana cost creature with 3 power and 4 toughness. Its ability allows players to sacrifice life to prevent incoming damage, offering strategic depth in gameplay. The product represents a tangible piece of gaming history, appealing to those who appreciate the evolution of card mechanics and artistic styles from the mid-90s. Whether for completing a Mirage collection or adding a unique creature to a vintage deck, this card stands out for its clever design and enduring appeal among TCG enthusiasts.
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Ethereal Champion
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Terese Nielsen
Card Stock
English
{2}{W}{W}{W}
Creature — Avatar
3 / 4
W
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Pay 1 life: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to this creature this turn.
"If I have learned anything as a wizard it is this: never fight your own battles." —Waffa, sorcerer of Nyomba