Sorceress Queen from the 1996 Magic: The Gathering Rivals Quick Start Set is a rare black creature that offers a unique strategic effect for vintage TCG collectors.
Sorceress Queen
1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Rivals Quick Start Set
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The Sorceress Queen, printed as card number 23 in the 1996 Rivals Quick Start Set, represents a distinctive entry in early Magic: The Gathering history. Illustrated by Kaja Foglio, this rare black creature is categorized as a Human Wizard Sorcerer with a mana cost of {1}{B}{B}. In the context of the game's strategic landscape, the card provides a tactical utility that distinguishes it from standard attackers. Its primary ability allows the controller to tap the Sorceress Queen to target a creature other than itself, reducing that target's base power and toughness to 0/2 until the end of the turn. This effect creates a temporary defensive barrier or disrupts opponent strategies without dealing direct damage. For investors and completists of the Rivals Quick Start Set, this card serves as a necessary component for those aiming to build a comprehensive collection of the 1996 release. The card's low mana value and versatile effect make it a notable piece of Magic history, reflecting the design philosophies of the era. Collectors often seek out this card to complete their sets or to appreciate the foundational mechanics introduced during Magic's early years. The presence of this card in a collection adds depth and variety, particularly for those interested in the evolution of creature interactions in the TCG.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Sorceress Queen
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Kaja Foglio
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}{B}
Creature — Human Wizard Sorcerer
1 / 1
B
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{T}: Target creature other than this creature has base power and toughness 0/2 until end of turn.
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What type of card is Sorceress Queen in Magic: The Gathering?
Sorceress Queen is a Creature — Human Wizard Sorcerer card from the 1996 Rivals Quick Start Set. It is a black mana card with a mana value of 3.
What is the ability of Sorceress Queen?
By tapping the card, you can target a creature other than Sorceress Queen. That target creature gets base power and toughness 0/2 until the end of the turn.
Who illustrated the Sorceress Queen card?
The card was illustrated by Kaja Foglio and was released as part of the Rivals Quick Start Set in 1996.
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