# 1999 Magic: The Gathering Starter #25

> The 1999 Magic: The Gathering Starter Royal Trooper, a key Uncommon creature card from the Starter set, numbered 25.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 1999
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Starter
- **Card number**: #25
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Created by artist Scott M. Fischer, this Uncommon White creature serves as a Human Soldier with a mana cost of three. In gameplay, the Royal Trooper offers a strategic advantage during defense; when it blocks an attacking creature, it receives a temporary power and toughness boost of plus two until the end of the turn. This defensive utility makes it a reliable piece in early-game strategies. Collectors value this card for its historical significance in the Starter series and its straightforward yet effective rules text. The flavor text, referencing Sophocles, adds a layer of narrative depth to the soldier's character. For those building a collection of vintage Magic cards, this print from the S99 set code represents a solid addition to any library of classic creature cards.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of the Royal Trooper?

The Royal Trooper has a mana cost of {2}{W}, totaling three mana. It is a White creature card that requires one generic mana and one white mana to cast.

### What are the stats and type of the Royal Trooper?

This card is a Creature — Human Soldier with a power and toughness of 2/2. It belongs to the Starter set from 1999 and is marked as an Uncommon rarity.

### How does the Royal Trooper's ability work?

Whenever the Royal Trooper blocks a creature, it gets +2/+2 until the end of the turn. This makes it a strong defensive card against larger attackers.

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