The Benalish Knight from the 1997 Weatherlight expansion serves as a foundational white creature in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
Benalish Knight
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Weatherlight
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Released in 1997 as part of the Weatherlight expansion, the Benalish Knight holds a distinct place in Magic: The Gathering history. This common card, identified by set code WTH and card number 9, features artwork by Zina Saunders. It represents the quintessential white mana strategy of its era, designed for players who value control and timely intervention. The card enters the battlefield with three mana cost and possesses the abilities of flash and first strike. Flash allows the player to cast the creature at instant speed, providing crucial flexibility during an opponent's turn. First strike ensures that this Human Knight deals damage before other creatures without the ability, making it a surprisingly resilient combatant despite its modest 2/2 power and toughness. Benalish Knight remains a recognizable artifact from this pivotal period, appealing to those who appreciate the game's evolution toward more interactive gameplay. Whether assembling a complete set or studying the design philosophy of the late 1990s, this card offers a tangible connection to a transformative time for the trading card game.
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Benalish Knight
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Zina Saunders
Card Stock
English
{2}{W}
Creature — Human Knight
2 / 2
W
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Flash (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant.) First strike (This creature deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.)
"We called them 'armored lightning.'" —Gerrard of the *Weatherlight*