Orcish Settlers is a 1997 Weatherlight expansion card featuring a 1/1 Red Orc creature with a unique land-destroy sacrifice ability, illustrated by Pete Venters.
Orcish Settlers
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Weatherlight
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Orcish Settlers, designated as card number 112 in the 1997 Weatherlight expansion, remains a notable piece of Magic: The Gathering history. Created by artist Pete Venters, this Uncommon creature belongs to the Red color identity and features the type line Creature — Orc. With a mana cost of {1}{R} and a power/toughness of 1/1, it serves as a foundational piece for collectors interested in early 1990s set design. The card’s gameplay value comes from its distinct activated ability. By paying {X}{X}{R} and sacrificing itself, the caster can destroy X target lands. This mechanic allows players to disrupt an opponent's resource base, making it a strategic tool in the Weatherlight era. For collectors, the card represents a specific moment in the franchise's evolution, offering a tangible connection to one of the game's most celebrated sets. Whether you are building a comprehensive Weatherlight collection or seeking specific cards for deck construction, this product offers a direct link to that legacy. The Weatherlight series continues to attract hobbyists who appreciate the intricate mechanics and thematic depth introduced during this period. Orcish Settlers stands out not just for its utility, but for its place in the broader narrative of Magic: The Gathering. It captures the essence of the set's focus on aggressive, resource-denial strategies. As you explore the diverse selection of cards available, this entry provides a clear example of the creative design that defined the late 1990s trading card landscape.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Orcish Settlers
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Pete Venters
Card Stock
English
{1}{R}
Creature — Orc
1 / 1
R
Card Text
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{X}{X}{R}, {T}, Sacrifice this creature: Destroy X target lands.
They wouldn't know their house from a charred hole in the ground.
