Ancestor's Chosen, card number 1 from Magic: The Gathering's Tenth Edition (2007). This uncommon white creature offers first strike and graveyard synergy.
Ancestor's Chosen
2007 • Magic: The Gathering • Tenth Edition
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Ancestor's Chosen holds the distinction of being card number 1 in Magic: The Gathering's Tenth Edition, released in 2007. Designed by Pete Venters, this uncommon white creature card introduces the Human Cleric subtype to the set's foundational roster. The card features a mana cost of five generic mana and two white mana, resulting in a mana value of seven. In gameplay, it brings first strike to the battlefield, allowing it to deal combat damage before opposing creatures without the keyword. Additionally, its enters-the-battlefield ability allows you to gain one life for each card in your graveyard, making it a strategic tool for decks focused on resource accumulation. Collectors often seek this card to complete the base set, appreciating its position as the very first card in the sequence. Its clean design and functional abilities make it a staple for understanding the Tenth Edition's mechanical identity. Whether you are building a vintage collection or studying classic Magic mechanics, Ancestor's Chosen remains a notable piece of the Tenth Edition's legacy within the broader Magic: The Gathering universe.
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Ancestor's Chosen
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Pete Venters
Card Stock
English
{5}{W}{W}
Creature — Human Cleric
4 / 4
W
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First strike (This creature deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.) When this creature enters, you gain 1 life for each card in your graveyard.