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The 2012 Magic: The Gathering card Azorius Arrester from the Return to Ravnica expansion. This white soldier creature features a unique detain ability, making it a strategic addition for any collector's library.

Azorius Arrester

2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Return to Ravnica

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Product Overview

Description

The Azorius Arrester is a notable white card from the 2012 Return to Ravnica expansion in Magic: The Gathering. As card number 5 in the set, this common creature serves as a foundational piece for players building decks focused on the Azorius guild's theme of law and order. The card depicts a Human Soldier with a mana cost of one white mana, offering an efficient entry point for controlling the battlefield. For collectors, this card represents a specific era of Magic design where guild mechanics were central to the game's identity. The Azorius Arrester's ability allows the controller to detain a target creature an opponent controls, preventing it from attacking or blocking until the controller's next turn. This mechanic provides tactical depth, making the card relevant not just for its lore but for its strategic utility in gameplay. Whether you are building a themed collection or seeking specific cards to complete your Return to Ravnica binder, understanding the card's mechanics and design history adds value to your hobby. The card's straightforward rules text and low mana cost make it a versatile piece for various formats, appealing to both casual and competitive players alike. Collecting Magic: The Gathering cards involves appreciating the evolution of game mechanics and the artistic styles of different sets. The Azorius Arrester stands as a testament to the intricate world-building and strategic diversity that Magic has cultivated over the years. By adding this card to your collection, you are acquiring a piece of gaming history that continues to be played and valued by the community.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2012

Series

Return to Ravnica

Card Number

#5

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Common

Artist

Wayne Reynolds

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{1}{W}

Type

Creature — Human Soldier

Power / Toughness

2 / 1

Color

W

Card Text

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When this creature enters, detain target creature an opponent controls. (Until your next turn, that creature can't attack or block and its activated abilities can't be activated.)

"You have the right to remain silent. Mostly because I tire of your excuses."

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What is the mana cost of Azorius Arrester?

The Azorius Arrester has a mana cost of one white mana, making it an efficient low-cost creature in Magic: The Gathering.

What does the detain ability do on Azorius Arrester?

When Azorius Arrester enters the battlefield, you can detain a target creature an opponent controls, preventing it from attacking or blocking until your next turn.

Which set does Azorius Arrester belong to?

This card is part of the Return to Ravnica expansion, released in 2012, and is numbered 5 in that set's common rarity tier.

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