The Ambush Paratrooper is a white Common creature card from Magic: The Gathering's 2022 The Brothers' War set, featuring the Human Soldier type.
Ambush Paratrooper
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • The Brothers' War
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Description
The Ambush Paratrooper enters the Magic: The Gathering battlefield as a two-mana white Human Soldier, identified by its card number 3 in the 2022 The Brothers' War set. Designed by Vladimir Krisetskiy, this creature brings immediate utility to any deck through its Flash and Flying abilities, allowing players to cast it at instant speed and bypass ground-based blockers. The card’s versatility is further enhanced by a activated ability that grants +1/+1 to all controlled creatures, making it a flexible tool for board presence and combat tricks. As a Common rarity card, Ambush Paratrooper serves as a foundational piece for mono-white strategies and serves as a key component for collectors completing the core set. The card’s design reflects the industrial and military aesthetic of the Brothers' War era, emphasizing efficiency and tactical superiority. Collectors often seek this card for its clean artwork and functional design, which aligns with the set's overarching themes of conflict and technological warfare. In gameplay, the Ambush Paratrooper excels in environments where speed and adaptability are crucial. Its low mana cost allows for early game pressure, while its flying ability ensures it can strike directly or support other aerial threats. The ability to buff allies with its activated cost makes it a valuable asset in swarm or token-based decks, providing both offensive and defensive value. Its presence in the set highlights the importance of air superiority and strategic maneuvering, reflecting the broader conflict between the brothers Urza and Mishra. Whether you are a seasoned player or a new collector, this card offers a compelling blend of history and gameplay potential.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Ambush Paratrooper
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Vladimir Krisetskiy
Card Stock
English
{1}{W}
Creature — Human Soldier
1 / 2
W
Card Text
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Flash Flying {5}: Creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn.
"It would be folly to fight a dragon engine head-on. Let's hit it from above."
FAQ
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What are the abilities of Ambush Paratrooper?
Ambush Paratrooper has Flash, Flying, and an activated ability that gives creatures you control +1/+1 until end of turn for {5}.
What set is Ambush Paratrooper from?
This card is from Magic: The Gathering's The Brothers' War set, released in 2022, and is card number 3.
What type of creature is Ambush Paratrooper?
Ambush Paratrooper is a Human Soldier creature card with white mana color identity.
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