Urza's Avenger, card number 164 from Magic: The Gathering's 1995 Renaissance expansion. This Uncommon Shapeshifter offers unique banding mechanics for serious TCG collectors.
Urza's Avenger
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Renaissance
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Urza's Avenger holds a distinct place in the 1995 Renaissance expansion of Magic: The Gathering. Identified as card number 164, this release is categorized as an Uncommon rarity within the set. The card features the type line Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter, offering a unique mechanical identity compared to other creatures in the expansion. Designed by artist Amy Weber, the card represents a specific era of the game where artifact interactions and shapeshifting mechanics were central to gameplay strategies. The card’s mechanics allow for strategic depth during combat. By paying its mana cost, a player can assign a -1/-1 counter to Urza's Avenger to gain a choice of banding, flying, first strike, or trample until the end of the turn. This ability highlights the card's versatility in both attacking and blocking scenarios. For collectors focusing on the Renaissance set, this card serves as a key component for those looking to complete the base set or gather specific artifact-themed cards. Collectors often seek this card number for its historical significance within the Magic: The Gathering timeline. As part of the growing Renaissance catalog, it appeals to hobbyists interested in the game's early design philosophy. Whether you are a long-time player or new to the hobby, understanding the nuances of cards like Urza's Avenger enhances the collecting experience. The card's mana value and type line are critical details for any serious catalog of Magic: The Gathering collectibles.
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Card Details
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Urza's Avenger
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Amy Weber
Card Stock
English
{6}
Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter
4 / 4
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{0}: This creature gets -1/-1 and gains your choice of banding, flying, first strike, or trample until end of turn. (Any creatures with banding, and up to one without, can attack in a band. Bands are blocked as a group. If any creatures with banding you control are blocking or being blocked by a creature, you divide that creature's combat damage, not its controller, among any of the creatures it's being blocked by or is blocking.)
