# 1996 Magic: The Gathering Mirage #49

> The Zhalfirin Commander, card #49 from Magic: The Gathering's 1996 Mirage expansion, featuring a Human Knight with Flanking and Knight enhancement abilities.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 1996
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Mirage
- **Card number**: #49
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

The Zhalfirin Commander is a White mana creature card from the Magic: The Gathering Mirage set, released in 1996. As card number 49 in the Mirage expansion, this Uncommon Human Knight brings strategic depth to early-format decks through its distinct abilities. The card’s rules text allows it to impose a -1/-1 penalty on creatures without Flanking that block it, while its activated ability lets players grant +1/+1 to target Knight creatures for {1}{W}{W}. This mechanical versatility makes it a notable piece for collectors focusing on the Mirage block or early Magic history. Collectors often seek out this card to complete Mirage sets or to appreciate the design evolution of Knight creatures during the game's foundational era. The Zhalfirin Commander remains a recognizable figure for fans of the Mirage universe and those interested in the strategic mechanics introduced during Magic's second major expansion.

## FAQ

### What type of creature is the Zhalfirin Commander?

The Zhalfirin Commander is classified as a Creature — Human Knight in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It has a mana value of 3 and costs {2}{W} to cast.

### What abilities does the Zhalfirin Commander have?

This card features the Flanking keyword, which imposes a -1/-1 penalty on blocking creatures without Flanking. It also has an activated ability that grants +1/+1 to target Knight creatures for {1}{W}{W}.

### Is the Zhalfirin Commander from the Mirage set?

Yes, the Zhalfirin Commander is card number 49 from the Mirage expansion, which was released in 1996. It is an Uncommon card in that set.

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