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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Knights are highly trained combatants who are usually part of a formal army or cavalry, usually specializing in fighting on horseback with a sword or lance. Most knights, especially those aligned with [[white]] or [[black]], are pledged to a single lord or order,<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/189671377983/hi-mark-flavour-wise-whats-the-difference|title=Flavour-wise, what's the difference between soldier, knight and warrior?|December 14, 2019}}</ref> though many [[black]] and most [[red]] knights are devoted only to themselves. [[First strike]] is the most common ability found among Knights. Some Knights have [[double strike]], [[flanking]], and [[protection]], a few knights ride steeds with [[flying]] as well. | Knights are highly trained combatants who are usually part of a formal army or cavalry, usually specializing in fighting on horseback with a sword or lance. Most knights, especially those aligned with [[white]] or [[black]], are pledged to a single lord or order,<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/189671377983/hi-mark-flavour-wise-whats-the-difference|title=Flavour-wise, what's the difference between soldier, knight, and warrior?|December 14, 2019}}</ref> though many [[black]] and most [[red]] knights are devoted only to themselves. [[First strike]] is the most common ability found among Knights. Some Knights have [[double strike]], [[flanking]], and [[protection]], a few knights ride steeds with [[flying]] as well. | ||
Some knights, called "paladins", channel mana in a way similar to [[Cleric]]s. '''Paladin''' was originally a separate creature type from Knight, but the two were later combined under the latter. The subtypes '''Cavalry''' (<c>Moorish Cavalry</c>) and '''Crusader''' (only used for <c>Aysen Crusader</c>) were changed to Knight as well. | Some knights, called "paladins", channel mana in a way similar to [[Cleric]]s. '''Paladin''' was originally a separate creature type from Knight, but the two were later combined under the latter. The subtypes '''Cavalry''' (<c>Moorish Cavalry</c>) and '''Crusader''' (only used for <c>Aysen Crusader</c>) were changed to Knight as well. | ||
''[[Throne of Eldraine]]'' features a heavy [[tribal (theme)|tribal theme]]s around Knights. In that set, knights appear in all five colors, but they have the most tribal synergy in [[white]], [[black]] and [[red]].<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/187513879383/eldraine-knights-are-w-b-and-r-only-id-love-to|title=Eldraine knights are W, B and R only?|September 05, 2019}}</ref><ref name="Singing">{{DailyRef|making-magic/singing-eldraine-2019-09-16|Singing in the Eldraine|[[Mark Rosewater]]|September 16, 2019}}</ref> Some of the cards had been transferred from the abandoned small set in the proposed [[Dominaria]] block.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/187492306488/was-eldraine-where-most-of-the-knight-tribal-cards|title=Was Eldraine where most of the Knight tribal cards went after the second Dominaria set was cancelled?|September 04, 2019}}</ref> Knights on [[Eldraine]] are often referred to with the genderless honorific "Syr." Achieving knighthood in one of the courts requires a quest that proves one's excellence in that court's virtue.<ref name="D&D Eldraine">[[James Wyatt]] et al. (2023). "''[[D&D Monstrous Compendium: Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures]]''". [[Wizards of the Coast]].</ref> In some courts, the final step to becoming a knight involves being judged by that court's relic. Each court believes the virtue associated with its | ''[[Throne of Eldraine]]'' features a heavy [[tribal (theme)|tribal theme]]s around Knights. In that set, knights appear in all five colors, but they have the most tribal synergy in [[white]], [[black]], and [[red]].<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/187513879383/eldraine-knights-are-w-b-and-r-only-id-love-to|title=Eldraine knights are W, B, and R only?|September 05, 2019}}</ref><ref name="Singing">{{DailyRef|making-magic/singing-eldraine-2019-09-16|Singing in the Eldraine|[[Mark Rosewater]]|September 16, 2019}}</ref> Some of the cards had been transferred from the abandoned small set in the proposed [[Dominaria]] block.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/187492306488/was-eldraine-where-most-of-the-knight-tribal-cards|title=Was Eldraine where most of the Knight tribal cards went after the second Dominaria set was cancelled?|September 04, 2019}}</ref> Knights on [[Eldraine]] are often referred to with the genderless honorific "Syr." Achieving knighthood in one of the courts requires a quest that proves one's excellence in that court's virtue.<ref name="D&D Eldraine">[[James Wyatt]] et al. (2023). "''[[D&D Monstrous Compendium: Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures]]''". [[Wizards of the Coast]].</ref> In some courts, the final step to becoming a knight involves being judged by that court's relic. Each court believes the virtue associated with its relic is paramount, though not in place of the others. Knights have many responsibilities, from protecting townsfolk to embarking on adventures in the wilds. They are often equipped with fine armor and weapons, and they ride mounts of various species {{-}} including [[Griffin]]s in [[Ardenvale]], giant owls in [[Vantress]], and giant ravens in [[Locthwain]]. | ||
==Storyline== | ==Storyline== | ||
Revision as of 15:57, 14 December 2023
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473 cards
 44.8%  4.9%  14.6%  10.6%  3.2%  2.7%  0.6%  1.7%  0.4%  5.3%  4.4%  0.4%  3.4%  2.1%  0.8% 49 Knight creation cards
as of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan 53.1% 2% 2% 2% 6.1% 6.1% 8.2% 8.2% 8.2% 2% 2% |
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Knight is a creature class. The first knights, White Knight and Black Knight appeared in Alpha.
Description
Knights are highly trained combatants who are usually part of a formal army or cavalry, usually specializing in fighting on horseback with a sword or lance. Most knights, especially those aligned with white or black, are pledged to a single lord or order,[1] though many black and most red knights are devoted only to themselves. First strike is the most common ability found among Knights. Some Knights have double strike, flanking, and protection, a few knights ride steeds with flying as well.
Some knights, called "paladins", channel mana in a way similar to Clerics. Paladin was originally a separate creature type from Knight, but the two were later combined under the latter. The subtypes Cavalry (Moorish Cavalry) and Crusader (only used for Aysen Crusader) were changed to Knight as well.
Throne of Eldraine features a heavy tribal themes around Knights. In that set, knights appear in all five colors, but they have the most tribal synergy in white, black, and red.[2][3] Some of the cards had been transferred from the abandoned small set in the proposed Dominaria block.[4] Knights on Eldraine are often referred to with the genderless honorific "Syr." Achieving knighthood in one of the courts requires a quest that proves one's excellence in that court's virtue.[5] In some courts, the final step to becoming a knight involves being judged by that court's relic. Each court believes the virtue associated with its relic is paramount, though not in place of the others. Knights have many responsibilities, from protecting townsfolk to embarking on adventures in the wilds. They are often equipped with fine armor and weapons, and they ride mounts of various species — including Griffins in Ardenvale, giant owls in Vantress, and giant ravens in Locthwain.
Storyline
Knightly Organizations
Alara (Bant)
- Knights of the Reliquary
- Knights of the Bright Dove[6]
Belenon
- Royal Knights of Belenon
Dominaria
- Juniper Order
- Knights of Kjeldor
- Knights of Thorn
- Order of Leitbur
- Order of Stromgald
- Order of the Ebon Hand
- Order of the Steel Leaf
- Schwartzritterein
Eldraine
- The Order of the Talon. A sect of griffin-rider paladins from the court of Ardenvale.[7]
- The Verdant Order, sworn to defend the last untouched parts of the Wilds.[8]
Lorwyn
- Knights of Meadowgrain
- Order of the Golden Cricket
Phyrexia
- Order of Yawgmoth
Ulgrotha
- Serra Paladins
Notable Knights
- Adun Oakenshield
- Arvad
- Aryel
- Avram Garrison
- Danitha Capashen
- Gregor
- Haakon
- Jaeuhl Carthalion
- Josu Vess
- Jerrard
- Kwende
- Lacjsi
- The Lord of House Khone
- Márton Stromgald
- Raddic
- Sir Shandlar
- Sauruven Hellwald
- Shanid
- Sidar Jabari
- Sidar Kondo
- Telim'Tor
- Tivadar
- Tori D'Avenant
- Tura Kennerüd
- Varchild
- Xian
- Zaraya
- Syr Alin
- Syr Armont
- Syr Carah
- Catrina
- Cerise
- Syr Elenora
- Syr Ellivere
- Syr Faren
- Syr Ginger
- Syr Gwyn
- Syr Joshua
- Syr Konrad
- Peter
- Syr Saxon
- Unknown
Tokens
| Token Name | Color | Type Line | P/T | Text Box | Source | Printings |
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| Knight | White | Creature — Knight | 1/1 | Banding | ||
| White | Creature — Knight | 2/2 | ||||
| White | Creature — Knight | 2/2 | First strike | |||
| White | Creature — Knight | 2/2 | Vigilance |
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| White | Creature — Knight | 2/2 | Protection from red | |||
| Black | Creature — Knight | 2/2 | Flanking, protection from white, haste | |||
| Red | Creature — Knight | 3/1 | ||||
| White/Blue | Creature — Knight | 2/2 | Vigilance | |||
| Knight Ally | White | Creature — Knight Ally | 2/2 | |||
| Human Knight | White | Creature — Human Knight | 2/2 | This creature gets +2/+2 as long as an artifact entered the battlefield under your control this turn | ||
| Red | Creature — Human Knight | 2/2 | Trample, haste | |||
| Elf Knight | Green/White | Creature — Elf Knight | 2/2 | Vigilance | ||
| Vampire Knight | Black | Creature — Vampire Knight | 1/1 | Lifelink | ||
| Zombie Knight | Black | Creature — Zombie Knight | 2/2 | |||
| Battle Angels of Tyr | White | Creature — Angel Knight | 4/4 | Flying Whenever Battle Angels of Tyr deals combat damage to a player, draw a card if that player has more cards in hand than each other player. Then you create a Treasure token if that player controls more lands than each other player. Then you gain 3 life if that player has more life than each other player. |
Trivia
- Opal Champion is an enchantment that can create a 3/3 white Knight with First Strike.
- With Dub, any creature can become a knight.
- The silver-bordered Unsanctioned set features the mechanic Knightlifelink (Damage dealt by Knights you control also causes you to gain that much life.)
- Rafiq of the Many is the only knight, despite the prevalence of Knights on Bant. Furthermore, there are no Knights.
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (December 14, 2019). "Flavour-wise, what's the difference between soldier, knight, and warrior?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 05, 2019). "Eldraine knights are W, B, and R only?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 16, 2019). "Singing in the Eldraine". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 04, 2019). "Was Eldraine where most of the Knight tribal cards went after the second Dominaria set was cancelled?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ James Wyatt et al. (2023). "D&D Monstrous Compendium: Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures". Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Doug Beyer (2009), "Alara Unbroken", Wizards of the Coast
- ↑ Johannes Voss (September 14, 2019). "Here's my full painting for Silverwing Squadron!". Reddit.
- ↑ Flavor text for Verdant Outrider
- ↑ Magic Arcana (September 26, 2005). "Ravnica Hunted Tokens 1". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Magic Arcana (March 22, 2007). "Planar Chaos Token Art 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
