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Order of the Sacred Torch - Classic Sixth Edition Magic: The Gathering Card - Creature — Human Knight by Ruth Thompson
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Order of the Sacred Torch

Artist: Ruth Thompson

Set: Classic Sixth Edition

Mana Cost: {1}{W}{W}

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Type: Creature — Human Knight

{T}, Pay 1 life: Counter target black spell.

Legalities

Format Legality
Duel Legal
Brawl Not_legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Future Not_legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Not_legal
Pauper Not_legal
Alchemy Not_legal
Pioneer Not_legal
Vintage Legal
Explorer Not_legal
Historic Not_legal
Standard Not_legal
Timeless Not_legal
Commander Legal
Gladiator Not_legal
Oldschool Not_legal
Premodern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Standardbrawl Not_legal
Paupercommander Not_legal

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