The Thistledown Liege, card number 153 from Magic: The Gathering's 2008 Shadowmoor expansion. This rare Kithkin Knight offers versatile white and blue support.
Thistledown Liege
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Shadowmoor
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Thistledown Liege, card number 153 from the Shadowmoor expansion, is a distinct creature card in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Released in 2008, this rare Kithkin Knight stands out for its dual-color capability, bridging white and blue mechanics in a single package. The card features a mana cost of {1}{W/U}{W/U}{W/U} and a mana value of 4, making it a strategic investment in any multicolor deck. What makes Thistledown Liege particularly notable is its flexible ability to support your board state. It possesses the flash ability, allowing you to cast it at instant speed. Once in play, it provides a powerful +1/+1 counter boost to your other white creatures. Uniquely, it also enhances blue creatures you control with the same bonus, offering a rare synergy that rewards players for maintaining a diverse color identity. This flexibility has made it a favorite among collectors who appreciate the intricate design of the Shadowmoor era. Artwork by Adam Rex brings the character to life, capturing the whimsical yet gritty aesthetic that defined the Shadowmoor block. The flavor text hints at the complex relationships within the game's lore, describing the bond between the Liege and the thoughtweft. For Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts, Thistledown Liege represents a key piece of the 2008 set's identity. Whether you are building a competitive deck or simply collecting rare cards from this iconic expansion, this card offers both mechanical depth and historical significance.
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Thistledown Liege
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Adam Rex
Card Stock
English
{1}{W/U}{W/U}{W/U}
Creature — Kithkin Knight
1 / 3
U, W
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Flash Other white creatures you control get +1/+1. Other blue creatures you control get +1/+1.
The thoughtweft is his informant, and he its devoted guardian.








