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The 1996 Magic: The Gathering Rivals Quick Start Set #6 features the Pearled Unicorn, a classic white creature card with enchanting Lewis Carroll flavor text.

Pearled Unicorn

1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Rivals Quick Start Set

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As a 3-mana 2/2 Unicorn, it offers a reliable presence for decks focused on white mana strategies. This card, illustrated by Cornelius Brudi, captures the whimsical essence of Lewis Carroll’s literature through its printed flavor text, which references the famous dialogue between Alice and the Unicorn from "Through the Looking-Glass." The Rivals Quick Start Set (RQS) was designed to welcome new players to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, making this card a piece of the game’s foundational history. The Pearled Unicorn’s design reflects the early aesthetic of the game, with a clean layout and clear text box that defines its role as a basic creature. Collectors often seek out cards from the Rivals Quick Start Set for their nostalgic value and their role in the game’s educational materials. For those building a collection of early Magic: The Gathering cards, the Pearled Unicorn serves as a tangible link to the game’s 1996 origins. Its simple yet effective design, featuring a 2/2 power and toughness, makes it a versatile choice for casual play and a cherished item for vintage enthusiasts. The card’s rarity as a common in the RQS set ensures it remains accessible to a wide range of collectors, allowing them to complete their sets without the premium costs associated with rarer variants. Whether you are a seasoned collector or just starting your journey into the world of trading card games, the Pearled Unicorn represents a timeless element of the game’s lore and mechanics.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

1996

Series

Rivals Quick Start Set

Card Number

#6

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Common

Artist

Cornelius Brudi

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{2}{W}

Type

Creature — Unicorn

Power / Toughness

2 / 2

Color

W

Card Text

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"'Do you know, I always thought Unicorns were fabulous monsters, too? I never saw one alive before!' 'Well, now that we *have* seen each other,' said the Unicorn, 'if you'll believe in me, I'll believe in you.'" —Lewis Carroll

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What is the Pearled Unicorn in Magic: The Gathering?

The Pearled Unicorn is a white creature card from the 1996 Rivals Quick Start Set. It is a 3-mana 2/2 Unicorn that serves as a basic creature in the game, often used in white-based decks.

Who illustrated the Pearled Unicorn card?

The Pearled Unicorn card, #6 in the Rivals Quick Start Set, was illustrated by Cornelius Brudi.

Is the Pearled Unicorn a rare card?

The Pearled Unicorn is a common card in the Rivals Quick Start Set. While it is not rare, it holds nostalgic value for collectors of early Magic: The Gathering products.

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