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as of ''[[Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms]]''
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as of ''[[The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth]]''
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'''Ranger''' is a [[creature]] [[subtype]] and [[class]] that represents hunters, scouts, trappers, and assassins who excel at exploring the fringes of civilization and hunting down deadly [[monster]]s.  
'''Ranger''' is a [[creature class]] that represents hunters, scouts, trappers, and assassins who excel at exploring the fringes of civilization and hunting down deadly [[monster]]s.  


==Description==
==Description==
Rangers can be found wherever civilization border the wilderness. To aid them in their outback treks, rangers are trained in a number of combat techniques, survival skills, and even magic. The subtype  was first featured on the card <c>Kelsinko Ranger</c> from ''[[Ice Age]]'', but in the [[Grand Creature Type Update]] the subtype was incorporated into the [[human]] type.
Rangers can be found wherever civilization borders the wilderness. To aid them in their outback treks, rangers are trained in several combat techniques, survival skills, and even magic.  


The type was re-introduced in ''[[Modern Horizons 2]]'' with the {{card|Quirion Ranger||MH2}} and {{card|Ranger-Captain of Eos||H1R}} [[reprint]]s<ref>{{DailyRef|articles/archive/news/oracle-changes-2021-06-18|Oracle Changes|[[Jess Dunks]]| June 18, 2021}}</ref> , anticipating one of the main ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'' [https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Ranger creature classes] appearing in ''[[Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms]]''. According to [[Aaron Forsythe]], older cards which depict rangers will be updated with the proper type.<ref>{{TwitterRef|mtgaaron|1395428541794164737|author=[[Aaron Forsythe]]|title=One of my favorite things is that partnering with D&D got us to embrace “Ranger” as a proper creature type.|date=May 20, 2021}}</ref>
===Type history===
The [[creature type]] was first featured on <c>Kelsinko Ranger</c> from ''[[Ice Age]]'', but in the [[Grand Creature Type Update]] the [[subtype]] was incorporated into the [[Human]] type.


==Notable rangers==
The type was re-introduced in ''[[Modern Horizons 2]]'' with the {{card|Quirion Ranger||MH2}} and {{card|Ranger-Captain of Eos||H1R}} [[reprint]]s receiving the type,<ref>{{DailyRef|articles/archive/news/oracle-changes-2021-06-18|Oracle Changes|[[Jess Dunks]]| June 18, 2021}}</ref> anticipating larger updates for the following ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'' set.
 
With the release of ''[[Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms]]'' all cards with "Ranger" in their [[name]] received an [[oracle]] update:<ref>{{DailyRef|/news/oracle-changes-2021-07-15|Oracle Changes|Jess Dunks|July 15, 2021}}</ref>
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|
*<c>Birchlore Rangers</c>
*<c>Borderland Ranger</c>
*<c>Cloudgoat Ranger</c>
*<c>Daybreak Ranger</c>
*<c>Elvish Ranger</c>
*<c>Firebrand Ranger</c>
*<c>Halana, Kessig Ranger</c>
*<c>Jadelight Ranger</c>
*<c>Juniper Order Ranger</c>
*<c>Kelsinko Ranger</c>
*<c>Murasa Ranger</c>
*<c>Norwood Ranger</c>
*<c>Oakhame Ranger</c>
*<c>Orochi Ranger</c>
*<c>Ranger en-Vec</c>
*<c>Ranger of Eos</c>
*<c>Scryb Ranger</c>
*<c>Shoreline Ranger</c>
*<c>Skyshroud Ranger</c>
*<c>Sylvan Ranger</c>
*<c>Treetop Rangers</c>
*<c>Turntimber Ranger</c>
*<c>Verge Rangers</c>
}}
 
==Notable Rangers==
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|
;Capenna
*[[Yuma]]
 
;Innistrad
*[[Alena]]
*[[Halana]]
*[[Halana]]
;Skalla
*[[Vivien]]
*[[Vivien]]


===Non-canon===
;Unknown plane
{{Template:Non-canon 2}}
*[[Wylie Duke]]
* <c>Drizzt Do'Urden</c>
 
* <c>Varis, Silverymoon Ranger</c>
;Non-canon
*[https://lotr.fandom.com/wiki/Aragorn_II_Elessar Aragorn (Strider)]
*{{card|Cadira, Caller of the Small|title=Cadira}}
*[https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Drizzt_Do'Urden Drizzt Do'Urden]
*{{card|Erinis, Gloom Stalker|title=Erinis}}
*[https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Minsc Minsc]
*{{card|Skanos Dragonheart}}
*[https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Varis Varis]
}}
 
==Ranger Tokens==
{{Myriad tokens|type=Ranger|header=y}}


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 23:20, 6 May 2024

Ranger
Creature Type
(Subtype for creature/kindred cards)
Statistics
56 cards
{W} 14.3% {U} 3.6% {R} 3.6% {G} 53.6% {R/G} 5.4% {G/W} 12.5% {B/G} 1.8% {G/U} 1.8% {M} 3.6%
1 Ranger creation card
{W} 100%
as of The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
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type:"Ranger"

Ranger is a creature class that represents hunters, scouts, trappers, and assassins who excel at exploring the fringes of civilization and hunting down deadly monsters.

Description

Rangers can be found wherever civilization borders the wilderness. To aid them in their outback treks, rangers are trained in several combat techniques, survival skills, and even magic.

Type history

The creature type was first featured on Kelsinko Ranger from Ice Age, but in the Grand Creature Type Update the subtype was incorporated into the Human type.

The type was re-introduced in Modern Horizons 2 with the Quirion Ranger and Ranger-Captain of Eos reprints receiving the type,[1] anticipating larger updates for the following Dungeons & Dragons set.

With the release of Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms all cards with "Ranger" in their name received an oracle update:[2]

Notable Rangers

Ranger Tokens

Token Name Color Type Line P/T Text Box Source Printings
Tabaxi Toucaneers White Creature — Cat Ranger 3/2 Flying

References

  1. Jess Dunks (June 18, 2021). "Oracle Changes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  2. Jess Dunks (July 15, 2021). "Oracle Changes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.