The rare foil version of Benalish Commander, card #2 from Magic: The Gathering's 2007 Planar Chaos expansion, featuring unique suspend mechanics.
Benalish Commander
2007 • Magic: The Gathering • Planar Chaos
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As a white Human Soldier creature, this card scales dynamically based on the number of Soldiers you control, offering strategic depth for players who build around tribal synergies. The foil treatment enhances its visual appeal, appealing to collectors who appreciate the glossy finish and the artistic contribution of Paolo Parente. Beyond its gameplay utility, owning the foil variant serves as a tangible piece of TCG history, bridging the gap between competitive utility and aesthetic collection. For many, completing the Planar Chaos set requires securing this low-numbered card, making it a focal point for serious enthusiasts tracking the evolution of the game's design philosophy during that era.
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Benalish Commander
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Paolo Parente
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{W}
Creature — Human Soldier
* / *
W
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Benalish Commander's power and toughness are each equal to the number of Soldiers you control. Suspend X—{X}{W}{W}. X can't be 0. Whenever a time counter is removed from this card while it's exiled, create a 1/1 white Soldier creature token.