The 1994 Revised Edition Benalish Hero card, a foundational 1-mana Human Soldier with the unique Banding ability from Magic: The Gathering's early era.
1994 • Magic: The Gathering • Revised Edition
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The 1994 Revised Edition Benalish Hero card, designated as number 4, serves as a foundational piece of the Magic: The Gathering early game. This Common rarity card features a mana cost of one white mana, making it an accessible and efficient option for players building decks in the game's initial format. As a Creature — Human Soldier, it brings a simple yet effective presence to the battlefield, embodying the thematic elements of the white mana identity established in the Revised Edition set. A defining characteristic of this card is its Banding ability, a complex mechanic that allowed for unique combat interactions. This rule text enabled players to group this creature with others to attack as a single unit or control how combat damage was distributed when blocking. For collectors, the Banding keyword represents a specific era of Magic design where complex, interactive rules defined the strategic depth of the game. Douglas Shuler is credited for the artwork that accompanies this card, contributing to the visual identity of the Revised Edition. Collectors often seek out cards from the Revised Edition for their historical significance in the trading card game's evolution. The Benalish Hero is particularly notable for its straightforward design and the nostalgic value of its abilities. It appeals to those interested in the mechanical history of Magic, offering a tangible connection to the game's early days. Whether you are assembling a complete set of Revised Edition cards or focusing on iconic creatures with unique rules text, this card provides a genuine piece of gaming history.
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Featured
Benalish Hero
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Douglas Shuler
Card Stock
English
{W}
Creature — Human Soldier
1 / 1
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Banding (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.)
Benalia has a complex caste system that changes with the lunar year. No matter what the season, the only caste that cannot be attained by either heredity or money is that of the hero.
