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The 2005 Magic: The Gathering card Courier Hawk from the Ravnica: City of Guilds set. Card #12 offers a classic white bird with flying and vigilance abilities.

Courier Hawk

2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Ravnica: City of Guilds

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Product Overview

Description

The 2005 release of Magic: The Gathering brought the epic saga of Ravnica: City of Guilds to players, introducing a complex urban world divided among ten guilds. Within this expansive set, Courier Hawk stands as card number 12, representing the Orzhov guild's influence through its white mana identity. This creature card depicts a bird with the ability to fly and vigilance, making it a functional unit for players constructing decks that rely on white magic. The flavor text hints at how the Orzhov utilized hawks to navigate Ravnica's dense network of toll roads and bridges, turning a simple delivery service into a lucrative enterprise. Collectors interested in the lore of Ravnica often appreciate how individual cards like this contribute to the broader narrative of the city's political and economic structures. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, the Ravnica: City of Guilds set remains a significant chapter in the franchise's history. It introduced mechanics and world-building elements that continue to influence the game today. Courier Hawk, as a common rarity, serves as an accessible entry point for those looking to complete set collections or understand the foundational design of the Orzhov guild. Whether you are a long-time player or new to the hobby, examining the details of this card offers insight into the rich tapestry of the Ravnica block. By focusing on the identity and history of each card, we help collectors build meaningful collections. The Courier Hawk card is a testament to the creative depth of the Ravnica set, offering both gameplay utility and narrative interest to those who appreciate the intricacies of the Magic: The Gathering universe.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2005

Series

Ravnica: City of Guilds

Card Number

#12

Featured Subject

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Featured

Courier Hawk

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Common

Artist

Mark Poole

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{1}{W}

Type

Creature — Bird

Power / Toughness

1 / 2

Color

W

Card Text

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Flying, vigilance

The Orzhov started using hawks as messengers in order to bypass the many toll roads and bridges that dot Ravnica. Soon the service became one of their most profitable businesses.

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FAQ

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What guild does Courier Hawk represent in Magic: The Gathering?

Courier Hawk represents the Orzhov guild, which is associated with white and black mana in the Ravnica: City of Guilds setting. The card reflects the guild's control over death and debt through its theme of messengers and tolls.

What abilities does the Courier Hawk card have?

The card possesses the Flying and Vigilance abilities. Flying allows it to evade creatures without that ability, while Vigilance lets it attack without tapping, maintaining its defensive position.

Who illustrated the Courier Hawk card?

The artwork for the 2005 Ravnica: City of Guilds card number 12 was created by Mark Poole. His illustration helps bring the Orzhov guild's messenger hawks to life within the game's lore.

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