What set and year was Knight of Dawn released?

Knight of Dawn was released in 1997 as part of the Tempest expansion for Magic: The Gathering. It is identified by the set code TMP and card number 26 in the base set.

What are the gameplay abilities of this card?

As a Creature — Human Knight with mana value 3, Knight of Dawn has first strike. It also has an activated ability that costs {W}{W} to grant the creature protection from a color of your choice until end of turn.

Who illustrated the Knight of Dawn card?

The artwork for the Knight of Dawn card was created by Ron Spencer, whose style is characteristic of the early Magic: The Gathering expansions.

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The Knight of Dawn is a white Uncommon card from Magic: The Gathering's 1997 Tempest set, identified by card number 26.

Knight of Dawn

1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Tempest

1997 Magic: The Gathering Tempest

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Released in 1997 as part of the Tempest expansion, this Magic: The Gathering trading card game card features the creature Knight of Dawn. Printed as card number 26, this Uncommon card depicts a Human Knight with a mana cost of {1}{W}{W}. The card's gameplay mechanics allow it to gain first strike and, for {W}{W}, protection from a color of your choice until end of turn. These abilities make it a versatile defensive option in the white mana color identity. Designed by Ron Spencer, the card remains a recognizable piece of early Magic history for collectors focusing on the Tempest subset. Whether you are building a vintage collection or seeking specific cards for deck construction, this product offers a tangible connection to the game's foundational era. Collectors value this card for its place in the series' timeline and its enduring mechanical design within the white mana archetype.

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Catalog Profile

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Year

1997

Brand

Magic: The Gathering

Series

Tempest

Card Number

#26

Featured Subject

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Featured

Knight of Dawn

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Uncommon

Artist

Ron Spencer

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{1}{W}{W}

Type

Creature — Human Knight

Power / Toughness

2 / 2

Color

Card Text

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First strike {W}{W}: This creature gains protection from the color of your choice until end of turn.

Flash like daybreak to the fray. —Motto of the Knights of Dawn