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+ | In ''[[Magic]]'', '''Class''' is a subset of the [[characteristic]] "[[creature type]]".<ref>{{DailyRef|ask-wizards-january-2008-2008-01-01|Ask Wizards - January, 2008|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|January, 2008}}</ref> |
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⚫ | Most [[humanoid]] [[creature]]s have at least two [[creature type]]s: [[race]] and class. Whereas race (such as [[Human]], [[Elf]], or [[Goblin]]) is a matter of genetics, a creature's class (such as [[Soldier]], [[Wizard]], or [[Rogue]]) represents their function, occupation, career or calling in life. |
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+ | [[Token]] can have a class without a race, while on cards it is a rare exception to see a creature with only just a class. |
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− | ! scope="col" rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:#B0C4DE;"|'''Class''' |
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− | ! scope="col" rowspan="1" colspan="1" style="background-color:#C0C0C0;"|'''Description''' |
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+ | ! Class |
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+ | ! Description |
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− | |'''[[ |
+ | |'''[[Advisor]]''' |
− | |Tacticians, courtiers, ministers, and others known for their wisdom. |
+ | |Tacticians, courtiers, ministers, and others who are known for their wisdom. |
+ | |{{Scryfall search|Advisor|type}} |
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− | |'''<s>[[ |
+ | |'''<s>[[Alchemist]]</s>''' |
|People who practice alchemy, a form of chemistry and speculative philosophy. |
|People who practice alchemy, a form of chemistry and speculative philosophy. |
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+ | |'''[[Ally]]''' |
|People or creatures that have joined together in an association for mutual benefit or to achieve some common purpose. |
|People or creatures that have joined together in an association for mutual benefit or to achieve some common purpose. |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Ally|type}} |
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− | |'''[[ |
+ | |'''[[Archer]]''' |
|Combatants who specialize in fighting with bow and arrows. |
|Combatants who specialize in fighting with bow and arrows. |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Archer|type}} |
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+ | |'''[[Army]]''' |
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+ | |A unit that is part of some military service |
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− | |'''[[ |
+ | |'''[[Artificer]]''' |
|Those who specialize in working with [[artifacts]]. |
|Those who specialize in working with [[artifacts]]. |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Artificer|type}} |
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+ | |'''[[Assassin]]''' |
|Specialists in targeted killing. |
|Specialists in targeted killing. |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Assassin|type}} |
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+ | |'''[[Barbarian]]''' |
|Unorganized fighters, usually from primitive and/or uncivilized cultures. |
|Unorganized fighters, usually from primitive and/or uncivilized cultures. |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Barbarian|type}} |
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− | |[http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Search/Default.aspx?action=advanced&subtype=+%5B%22Barbarian%22%5D Search] |
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− | |'''[[ |
+ | |'''[[Berserker]]''' |
|Combatants who enter a frenzy in battle, gaining great speed and battle prowess. |
|Combatants who enter a frenzy in battle, gaining great speed and battle prowess. |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Berserker|type}} |
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− | |'''<s>[[ |
+ | |'''<s>[[Bodyguard]]</s>''' |
|People employed to guard an individual, often a high official or VIP, from bodily harm. |
|People employed to guard an individual, often a high official or VIP, from bodily harm. |
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+ | |'''<s>[[Bureaucrat]]</s>''' |
|People who run a government and do everything according to the rules. |
|People who run a government and do everything according to the rules. |
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+ | |'''[[Citizen]]''' |
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+ | |Inhabitants of a city or town, usually in a non-fighting capacity.. |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Citizen|type}} |
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− | |'''[[ |
+ | |'''[[Cleric]]''' |
|Spellcasters who channel the power of their faith in a cause or higher being into potent magic. |
|Spellcasters who channel the power of their faith in a cause or higher being into potent magic. |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Cleric|type}} |
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− | |[http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Search/Default.aspx?action=advanced&subtype=+%5B%22Cleric%22%5D Search] |
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− | |'''[[ |
+ | |'''[[Coward]]''' |
|People who lack courage in facing danger, difficulty, opposition or pain. |
|People who lack courage in facing danger, difficulty, opposition or pain. |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Coward|type}} |
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+ | |'''[[Druid]]''' |
|Masters of magic powered by faith, and strongly tied to [[plant]]s, animals, fertility, the element of earth, and the [[land]] about them. |
|Masters of magic powered by faith, and strongly tied to [[plant]]s, animals, fertility, the element of earth, and the [[land]] about them. |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Druid|type}} |
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− | |[http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Search/Default.aspx?action=advanced&subtype=+%5B%22Druid%22%5D Search] |
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+ | |'''[[Elder]]''' |
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+ | |Used on venerable creatures to denote their importance. |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Elder|type}} |
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− | |'''[[ |
+ | |'''[[Flagbearer]]''' |
|Soldiers or civilians who bear a standard or flag, which is used as a formal, visual symbol of a military unit on the [[battlefield]]. |
|Soldiers or civilians who bear a standard or flag, which is used as a formal, visual symbol of a military unit on the [[battlefield]]. |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Flagbearer|type}} |
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− | |[http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Search/Default.aspx?action=advanced&subtype=+%5B%22Flagbearer%22%5D Search] |
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− | |'''<s>[[ |
+ | |'''<s>[[Guardian]]</s>''' |
|Creatures which guard, protect, or preserve. |
|Creatures which guard, protect, or preserve. |
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− | |'''<s>[[ |
+ | |'''<s>[[Hero (subtype)|Hero]]</s>''' |
− | |Characters who, in the face of danger, display courage and the will for self |
+ | |Characters who, in the face of danger, display courage and the will for self-sacrifice for some greater good. |
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+ | |'''[[Knight]]''' |
|Highly-trained combatants who are usually part of a formal army or cavalry, usually specializing in fighting on horseback with a sword or lance. |
|Highly-trained combatants who are usually part of a formal army or cavalry, usually specializing in fighting on horseback with a sword or lance. |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Knight|type}} |
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− | |'''<s>[[ |
+ | |'''<s>[[Lord]]</s>''' |
|Creatures with an occupation of high class or power within a structure or organization. |
|Creatures with an occupation of high class or power within a structure or organization. |
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+ | |'''[[Mercenary]]''' |
|Individuals who sell their services in combat for money. |
|Individuals who sell their services in combat for money. |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Mercenary|type}} |
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+ | |'''[[Minion]]''' |
|Those who work the will of overtly evil forces or organizations. |
|Those who work the will of overtly evil forces or organizations. |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Minion|type}} |
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− | |'''[[ |
+ | |'''[[Monk]]''' |
|Individuals who have devoted their lives to quiet introspection and meditation, though many monks are skilled at magic, martial arts, or both. |
|Individuals who have devoted their lives to quiet introspection and meditation, though many monks are skilled at magic, martial arts, or both. |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Monk|type}} |
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− | |'''[[ |
+ | |'''[[Mystic]]''' |
|People adept at channeling mana with their faith, learned through careful meditation. |
|People adept at channeling mana with their faith, learned through careful meditation. |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Mystic|type}} |
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− | |[http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Search/Default.aspx?action=advanced&subtype=+%5B%22Mystic%22%5D Search] |
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− | |'''[[ |
+ | |'''[[Ninja]]''' |
− | |Masters of both stealth and armed combat who may find employment as spies, warriors, mercenaries and assassins. |
+ | |Masters of both stealth and armed combat who may find employment as spies, warriors, mercenaries, and assassins. |
+ | |{{Scryfall search|Ninja|type}} |
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+ | |'''[[Noble]]''' |
+ | |Members of aristocracy. |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Noble|type}} |
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+ | |'''[[Nomad]]''' |
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|Members from uncivilized tribes who wander open spaces in closely-knit groups. |
|Members from uncivilized tribes who wander open spaces in closely-knit groups. |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Nomad|type}} |
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+ | |'''[[Peasant]]''' |
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+ | |Humble people from the countryside. |
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|'''[[Pilot]]''' |
|'''[[Pilot]]''' |
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− | |Persons who fly a skyship, air balloon or other [[vehicle]]. |
+ | |Persons who fly a skyship, air balloon, or other [[vehicle]]. |
+ | |{{Scryfall search|Pilot|type}} |
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− | |[http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Search/Default.aspx?action=advanced&subtype=+%5B%22Pirate%22%5D Search] |
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+ | |'''[[Pirate]]''' |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Pirate|type}} |
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− | |'''[[ |
+ | |'''[[Praetor]]''' |
+ | |Leaders of dark forces. |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Praetor|type}} |
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− | |[http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Search/Default.aspx?action=advanced&subtype=+%5B%22Pirate%22%5D Search] |
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+ | |'''[[Rebel]]''' |
|Individuals who fight against oppression or just to survive. |
|Individuals who fight against oppression or just to survive. |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Rebel|type}} |
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+ | |'''[[Rigger]]''' |
|Creatures that specialize in the lifting and moving of extremely large or heavy objects. |
|Creatures that specialize in the lifting and moving of extremely large or heavy objects. |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Rigger|type}} |
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+ | |'''[[Rogue]]''' |
|Those who live by their wits, using stealth and cunning to make their way in life. |
|Those who live by their wits, using stealth and cunning to make their way in life. |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Rogue|type}} |
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|'''[[Samurai]]''' |
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|Warriors who have sworn their service and their lives to a single authority figure, usually a feudal [[lord]]. |
|Warriors who have sworn their service and their lives to a single authority figure, usually a feudal [[lord]]. |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Samurai|type}} |
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+ | |'''[[Scout]]''' |
|Individuals who are adept at getting along in the wild, often sharing the benefits of their prowess with others. |
|Individuals who are adept at getting along in the wild, often sharing the benefits of their prowess with others. |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Scout|type}} |
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+ | |'''[[Shaman]]''' |
|Protectors and spiritual leaders among the more primitive races. Their magic comes from rituals, lore, and years of practice. |
|Protectors and spiritual leaders among the more primitive races. Their magic comes from rituals, lore, and years of practice. |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Shaman|type}} |
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+ | |'''[[Soldier]]''' |
|Trained combatants who are part of a formal army. They are adept at fighting in concert and overwhelming the enemy. |
|Trained combatants who are part of a formal army. They are adept at fighting in concert and overwhelming the enemy. |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Soldier|type}} |
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+ | |'''[[Spellshaper]]''' |
|Spellcasters who devote themselves to perfecting a single spell or selection of spells. |
|Spellcasters who devote themselves to perfecting a single spell or selection of spells. |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Spellshaper|type}} |
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− | |'''<s>[[Tactician]] |
+ | |'''<s>[[Tactician]]</s>''' |
|People who are good at making plans in order to achieve particular goals. |
|People who are good at making plans in order to achieve particular goals. |
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|'''<s>[[Townsfolk]]</s>''' |
|'''<s>[[Townsfolk]]</s>''' |
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+ | |[[Human]]s without a specific occupation. |
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+ | |'''[[Warlock]]''' |
+ | |Spellcasters who derive their powers from evil forces. |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Warlock|type}} |
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+ | |'''[[Warrior]]''' |
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|Combatants who fight alone or in loose hordes. |
|Combatants who fight alone or in loose hordes. |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Warrior|type}} |
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+ | |'''<s>[[Witch]]</s>''' |
+ | |People proficient in curses. |
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+ | |'''[[Wizard]]''' |
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|Masters of channeling [[mana]] into powerful [[spells]]. |
|Masters of channeling [[mana]] into powerful [[spells]]. |
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+ | |{{Scryfall search|Wizard|type}} |
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+ | ==References== |
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− | [[Category:Classes| ]] |
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+ | {{Creature types|Classes|Classes}} |
Revision as of 03:53, 7 May 2021
In Magic, Class is a subset of the characteristic "creature type".[1]
Most humanoid creatures have at least two creature types: race and class. Whereas race (such as Human, Elf, or Goblin) is a matter of genetics, a creature's class (such as Soldier, Wizard, or Rogue) represents their function, occupation, career or calling in life.
Token can have a class without a race, while on cards it is a rare exception to see a creature with only just a class.
Statistically speaking, as of Strixhaven: School of Mages the most common class is Wizard (827), followed by Warrior (815) and then Soldier (703).
Class | Description | Scryfall |
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Advisor | Tacticians, courtiers, ministers, and others who are known for their wisdom. | type:"Advisor" |
People who practice alchemy, a form of chemistry and speculative philosophy. | ||
Ally | People or creatures that have joined together in an association for mutual benefit or to achieve some common purpose. | type:"Ally" |
Archer | Combatants who specialize in fighting with bow and arrows. | type:"Archer" |
Army | A unit that is part of some military service | |
Artificer | Those who specialize in working with artifacts. | type:"Artificer" |
Assassin | Specialists in targeted killing. | type:"Assassin" |
Barbarian | Unorganized fighters, usually from primitive and/or uncivilized cultures. | type:"Barbarian" |
Berserker | Combatants who enter a frenzy in battle, gaining great speed and battle prowess. | type:"Berserker" |
People employed to guard an individual, often a high official or VIP, from bodily harm. | ||
People who run a government and do everything according to the rules. | ||
Citizen | Inhabitants of a city or town, usually in a non-fighting capacity.. | type:"Citizen" |
Cleric | Spellcasters who channel the power of their faith in a cause or higher being into potent magic. | type:"Cleric" |
Coward | People who lack courage in facing danger, difficulty, opposition or pain. | type:"Coward" |
Druid | Masters of magic powered by faith, and strongly tied to plants, animals, fertility, the element of earth, and the land about them. | type:"Druid" |
Elder | Used on venerable creatures to denote their importance. | type:"Elder" |
Flagbearer | Soldiers or civilians who bear a standard or flag, which is used as a formal, visual symbol of a military unit on the battlefield. | type:"Flagbearer" |
Creatures which guard, protect, or preserve. | ||
Characters who, in the face of danger, display courage and the will for self-sacrifice for some greater good. | ||
Knight | Highly-trained combatants who are usually part of a formal army or cavalry, usually specializing in fighting on horseback with a sword or lance. | type:"Knight" |
Creatures with an occupation of high class or power within a structure or organization. | ||
A magician or learned person. | ||
Mercenary | Individuals who sell their services in combat for money. | type:"Mercenary" |
Minion | Those who work the will of overtly evil forces or organizations. | type:"Minion" |
Monk | Individuals who have devoted their lives to quiet introspection and meditation, though many monks are skilled at magic, martial arts, or both. | type:"Monk" |
Mystic | People adept at channeling mana with their faith, learned through careful meditation. | type:"Mystic" |
Ninja | Masters of both stealth and armed combat who may find employment as spies, warriors, mercenaries, and assassins. | type:"Ninja" |
Noble | Members of aristocracy. | type:"Noble" |
Nomad | Members from uncivilized tribes who wander open spaces in closely-knit groups. | type:"Nomad" |
Peasant | Humble people from the countryside. | |
Pilot | Persons who fly a skyship, air balloon, or other vehicle. | type:"Pilot" |
Pirate | Motley fighters and scoundrels who sail the sea and skies to loot and plunder the unexpecting. | type:"Pirate" |
Praetor | Leaders of dark forces. | type:"Praetor" |
Rebel | Individuals who fight against oppression or just to survive. | type:"Rebel" |
Rigger | Creatures that specialize in the lifting and moving of extremely large or heavy objects. | type:"Rigger" |
Rogue | Those who live by their wits, using stealth and cunning to make their way in life. | type:"Rogue" |
Samurai | Warriors who have sworn their service and their lives to a single authority figure, usually a feudal lord. | type:"Samurai" |
Scout | Individuals who are adept at getting along in the wild, often sharing the benefits of their prowess with others. | type:"Scout" |
Shaman | Protectors and spiritual leaders among the more primitive races. Their magic comes from rituals, lore, and years of practice. | type:"Shaman" |
Soldier | Trained combatants who are part of a formal army. They are adept at fighting in concert and overwhelming the enemy. | type:"Soldier" |
Spellshaper | Spellcasters who devote themselves to perfecting a single spell or selection of spells. | type:"Spellshaper" |
People who are good at making plans in order to achieve particular goals. | ||
Humans without a specific occupation. | ||
Warlock | Spellcasters who derive their powers from evil forces. | type:"Warlock" |
Warrior | Combatants who fight alone or in loose hordes. | type:"Warrior" |
People proficient in curses. | ||
Wizard | Masters of channeling mana into powerful spells. | type:"Wizard" |
References
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (January, 2008). "Ask Wizards - January, 2008". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.