The 1997 Magic: The Gathering Vanguard Series Mishra card offers collectors a rare artifact from the early days of the game.
Mishra
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Vanguard Series
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Released in 1997 as part of the Vanguard Series, the Magic: The Gathering Mishra card (card number 403, set code PVAN) represents a unique artifact from the game's early history. As a Vanguard card, it occupies a distinct space in gameplay, sitting outside the main deck to provide passive effects that influence the entire match. This card is classified as Rare and was illustrated by Anson Maddocks, capturing the essence of the character during a pivotal era of the game's development. The Mishra card provides a powerful strategic advantage by doubling the damage dealt by creatures you control. This effect makes it a compelling addition for collectors interested in the mechanical diversity of early Magic expansions. For those building a comprehensive collection of the Vanguard Series, this card serves as a critical component. The combination of its low mana value, potent ability, and iconic character design ensures it remains a focal point for enthusiasts exploring the depth of Magic: The Gathering trading card game card history. The product is defined by its clear rules text and the thematic connection to the broader narrative, making it a significant piece for serious hobbyists.
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Mishra
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Anson Maddocks
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English
Vanguard
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If a creature you control would deal damage, it deals double that damage instead.
Both complement and antithesis to his older brother Urza, Mishra also mastered the intricacies of artifice. It was Mishra's strength that first gave rise to the massive Phyrexian war engines on Dominaria, and it was his weakness that pushed him, Urza, and Dominaria itself to the point of annihilation.