The 1998 Magic: The Gathering Oversized League Prize Black Knight, an oversized promotional card featuring first strike and protection from white.
Black Knight
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • Oversized League Prizes
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The 1998 Magic: The Gathering Oversized League Prize Black Knight (#31) represents a unique chapter in the game's promotional history. Designed as a reward for league participants, this oversized card distinguishes itself from standard releases through its larger dimensions and exclusive distribution. It features the classic Human Knight creature with a mana cost of two black mana, offering first strike and protection from white abilities. Collectors often seek this oversized release to add variety to their Magic: The Gathering collections, valuing its historical context as a league prize. The artwork by Adrian Smith brings the iconic knight to life, while the flavor text adds depth to the character's motivation. As a catalog item, this card serves as a tangible link to the competitive leagues of the late 90s, offering a distinct aesthetic compared to regular print runs. For investors and hobbyists alike, the Oversized League Prizes series holds a special place in Magic history, and the Black Knight remains a key identifier of that era. This product stands as a testament to the community-driven events that helped shape the modern trading card landscape.
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Black Knight
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Adrian Smith
Card Stock
English
{B}{B}
Creature — Human Knight
2 / 2
B
Card Text
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First strike (This creature deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.) Protection from white (This creature can't be blocked, targeted, dealt damage, or enchanted by anything white.)
Battle doesn't need a purpose; the battle is its own purpose. You don't ask why a plague spreads or a field burns. Don't ask why I fight.