Card #58 from Magic: The Gathering's 1999 Portal Three Kingdoms set, featuring the Wu Elite Cavalry creature with the distinctive horsemanship ability.
Wu Elite Cavalry
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Portal Three Kingdoms
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This release was designed to make complex strategic concepts accessible to newcomers while still offering depth for experienced players in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The card’s mana cost of {3}{U} positions it as a mid-game presence, requiring strategic resource management to deploy effectively on the battlefield. The defining feature of the Wu Elite Cavalry is its horsemanship ability, which fundamentally alters how opponents can interact with it during combat. Unlike standard creatures that can be blocked by any opponent's units, this cavalry unit can only be stopped by other creatures possessing the same horsemanship keyword. This mechanic encourages players to build synergistic decks centered around mounted or aerial units, creating unique tactical scenarios that define the Portal Three Kingdoms era. Collectors often seek out cards like this for their historical significance in modernizing the game's entry-level products. For investors and hobbyists alike, the Wu Elite Cavalry represents a tangible piece of Magic: The Gathering history. Its status as a common card in a foundational set makes it an accessible entry point for those building collections focused on the 1999 vintage era. The creature's design and rules text reflect the creative direction of the time, appealing to those who value the evolution of game mechanics. Whether you are completing a set or focusing on specific creature types, this card remains a notable component of the Portal Three Kingdoms catalog.
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Wu Elite Cavalry
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Li Wang
Card Stock
English
{3}{U}
Creature — Human Soldier
2 / 3
U
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Horsemanship (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with horsemanship.)
At the second battle of Ruxu, the brave Wu general Gan Ning raided Cao Cao's camp of 400,000 men with only 100 cavalry. Not a single man or horse was lost.
