The Devout Monk is a Common creature card from Magic: The Gathering's 1999 Starter Set, numbered 14. This 1/1 Human Monk Cleric costs one white mana to play.
Devout Monk
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Starter 1999
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Description
The Devout Monk card, numbered 14 in the 1999 Starter Set, serves as a foundational white mana creature for Magic: The Gathering. Released under the set code S99, this Common rarity card features an illustration by Daniel Gelon and establishes the early design language of the game's first-edition starter products. The card’s type line identifies it as a Human Monk Cleric, reflecting the specific creature subtypes available during the late 1990s era of the Trading Card Game. Its ability triggers when the creature enters the battlefield, granting the controller one life, a simple yet effective effect that supports aggressive or control-oriented strategies without requiring complex interactions. The Devout Monk card is number 14 in the 1999 Magic: The Gathering Starter 1999 set. The Devout Monk remains a recognizable piece of Magic history, representing the accessible and straightforward design philosophy of the game's early years. This card features the flavor text "Discipline wears many robes" and depicts a Human Monk Cleric creature. Its straightforward mechanics and iconic status make it a staple for fans of the game's history.
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Card Details
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Devout Monk
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Daniel Gelon
Card Stock
English
{W}
Creature — Human Monk Cleric
1 / 1
W
Card Text
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When this creature enters, you gain 1 life.
Discipline wears many robes.
FAQ
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What type of creature is the Devout Monk?
Devout Monk is a Human Monk Cleric creature card in Magic: The Gathering. This combination of subtypes reflects the specific creature categories available in the late 1990s, distinguishing it from other monk or cleric cards in the game.
How much mana does it cost to play Devout Monk?
The Devout Monk card has a mana cost of one white mana ({W}). This low cost makes it an efficient early-game play, allowing players to deploy a creature on their first turn.
What is the ability of the Devout Monk card?
When Devout Monk enters the battlefield, its triggered ability allows you to gain 1 life. This effect provides a small amount of life gain, which can be useful for surviving early attacks or meeting life-gain related strategies.
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