The Pearlspear Courier, an uncommon foil creature card from the 2002 Magic: The Gathering Onslaught expansion. This product page covers the card's identity, gameplay mechanics, and collector context.
Pearlspear Courier
2002 • Magic: The Gathering • Onslaught
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Description
The Pearlspear Courier serves as a unique White mana option within the Magic: The Gathering Onslaught expansion, released in 2002. As card number 48 in the set, this foil version features a distinctive finish that appeals to collectors focused on parallel variants. The card depicts a Human Soldier creature with a mana cost of {2}{W} and a power/toughness of 2/1. Designed by Dany Orizio, the card embodies the military aesthetic of the Onslaught block. Its abilities allow players to delay its untapping and provide a temporary boost to other Soldier creatures on the battlefield. This functionality makes it a strategic piece for decks centered around the Soldier tribe theme. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Onslaught set collections. The foil treatment adds visual appeal, distinguishing it from the common print run. Whether you are a veteran player or a new hobbyist, adding this card to your Magic: The Gathering collection offers a tangible connection to the game's rich history.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Pearlspear Courier
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Dany Orizio
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{W}
Creature — Human Soldier
2 / 1
W
Card Text
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You may choose not to untap this creature during your untap step. {2}{W}, {T}: Target Soldier creature gets +2/+2 and has vigilance for as long as this creature remains tapped.