Kazandu Blademaster
~$0.33 low · ~$2.90 high
White. Creature — Human Soldier Ally
Zendikar #16 · Illustrated by Michael Komarck
Zendikar #16 · Illustrated by Michael KomarckWhat is Kazandu Blademaster worth?
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Oracle text
First strike, vigilance
Whenever this creature or another Ally you control enters, you may put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
1/1
"If you hire a sell-sword, you'd better watch your back. Hire me, and I'll watch it for you."
Format legality
All 2 printings of Kazandu Blademaster
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The List plst #ZEN-16· 2020uncommon· Cardmarket €0.66 | uncommon | $0.49 | No foil printing | €0.66 | |
 Zendikar zen #16· 2009uncommon· Cardmarket €0.37 · €1.24 foil | uncommon | $0.33 | $2.90 | €0.37€1.24 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2009
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 2
- EDHREC rank
- #13,569 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Keywords
- Vigilance, First strike
- Artist
- Michael Komarck
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Zendikar card (#16).
16
- 16Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
Cards from 1998 to mid-2014 print the collector number over the set's card count (like 90/383) next to the copyright line. They have no rarity letter, set code or language code: the set symbol and its colour show the set and rarity.
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (1)
2009-10-01
This ability triggers on this creature entering, so it will enter with its unmodified power and toughness, and then receive a +1/+1 counter a short time later. It does not enter with the +1/+1 counter already on it.
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