The 1996 Pro Tour Collector Set card Order of the Ebon Hand (gb42b), a Black Cleric Knight creature featuring protection from white and powerful abilities.
Order of the Ebon Hand
1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Pro Tour Collector Set
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Description
Released in 1996 as part of the exclusive Pro Tour Collector Set, Order of the Ebon Hand (card number gb42b) stands as a foundational Black mana card for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts. Designed by Christopher Rush, this common card introduces collectors to the strategic depth of early Black mana creatures. As a Cleric Knight, the Order provides a versatile option for decks built around the color's aggressive and disruptive themes. The card’s design reflects the aesthetic of the mid-90s trading card game era, emphasizing clear text and distinct creature typology. Collectors often seek this card for its historical significance within the Pro Tour Collector Set, a limited release that holds a unique place in Magic history. The creature’s abilities allow players to protect it from white spells and enhance its power, making it a functional piece for early format exploration. Order of the Ebon Hand offers a glimpse into the strategic possibilities available to players during Magic's formative years. Whether you are completing a set of classic creatures or studying the evolution of Black mana cards, this card provides essential context for any serious collection. By focusing on catalog-level identity and historical context, we help enthusiasts appreciate the enduring appeal of Magic's earliest expansions.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Order of the Ebon Hand
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Christopher Rush
Card Stock
English
{B}{B}
Creature — Cleric Knight
2 / 1
B
Card Text
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Protection from white {B}: This creature gains first strike until end of turn. {B}{B}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.
"There are intriguing similarities between the Order and Icatia's Leitbur religion, suggesting the two had a common origin." —*Sarpadian Empires, vol. VI*



















