The 2019 Throne of Eldraine foil card Ardenvale Tactician // Dizzying Swoop (Card #5) is a white Human Knight with the versatile Adventure mechanic.
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • Throne of Eldraine
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Ardenvale Tactician // Dizzying Swoop is a distinctive white card from the 2019 Magic: The Gathering expansion Throne of Eldraine, printed with a foil finish and assigned card number 5 in the ELD set. Designed by Jason Rainville, this card introduces the Adventure mechanic, offering players a dual-purpose strategy within a single card slot. As a Creature — Human Knight, the Ardenvale Tactician enters the battlefield with a mana cost of {1}{W}{W} and possesses 2 power and 3 toughness. Its abilities allow it to grow stronger as you cast other spells, making it a resilient presence on the board that rewards aggressive play. The card’s second identity, Dizzying Swoop, allows players to cast it as an Instant — Adventure for a reduced mana cost of {1}{W}. This instant spell deals damage and returns the creature to your hand, providing flexible interaction without losing the potential value of the knight on the battlefield. Collectors appreciate this card for its efficient design and the strategic depth it adds to white-based decks. The foil treatment enhances its visual appeal, making it a desirable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. Whether you are building a competitive deck or curating a set-focused collection, the Ardenvale Tactician stands out as a key component of the ELD era. Its dual nature allows for creative gameplay options, appealing to both casual and serious players who value versatility and thematic consistency in their cards.
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Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Jason Rainville
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English
Foil
{1}{W}{W} // {1}{W}
Creature — Human Knight // Instant — Adventure
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