The Ardent Militia card, card number 5 from the Magic: The Gathering Starter 1999 set. This Uncommon Human Soldier creature features the Vigilance ability and artwork by Zina Saunders.
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Starter 1999
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The Ardent Militia is card number 5 from the Magic: The Gathering Starter 1999 set, released under the set code S99. This Uncommon creature card depicts a Human Soldier with a mana cost of {4}{W} and a mana value of 5. As a white card, it possesses the Vigilance keyword ability, allowing its controller to block or attack without tapping the card, a strategic advantage for defensive play. The card is identified by its power and toughness of 2/5, making it a durable presence on the battlefield despite its modest offensive output. Designed by artist Zina Saunders, this card is a staple of the Starter 1999 product, which served as an introductory experience for new players learning the rules of the trading card game. The flavor text highlights the militia's motivation, noting that while others fight for honor or gold, they fight for hearth and home. Its status as an Uncommon card places it in a specific rarity tier within the set's distribution. The card's design and mechanics reflect the early era of the game, offering insight into how the developers balanced power and complexity for beginners.
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Ardent Militia
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Zina Saunders
Card Stock
English
{4}{W}
Creature — Human Soldier
2 / 5
W
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Vigilance
Some fight for honor and some for gold, but the militia fight for hearth and home.
FAQ
The Ardent Militia has a mana cost of {4}{W}, requiring four generic mana and one white mana to cast. This results in a mana value of 5.
The artwork for the Ardent Militia in the Starter 1999 set was created by Zina Saunders.
The Ardent Militia has the Vigilance ability, which allows it to attack and still be able to block on the opponent's turn without tapping.
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