Magic: The Gathering

Orcish Artillery

Fifth Edition 253 • uncommon

Set: Fifth Edition
Collector number: 253
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Dan Frazier
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Lore

Why it matters

Orcish Artillery from Fifth Edition represents a quintessential piece of Magic: The Gathering history, featuring Dan Frazier’s distinctive early art style. This card is remembered by collectors for its aggressive ability that balances direct damage to an opponent with a self-inflicted cost, a design choice that reflects the high-risk, high-reward philosophy of early red-aligned mechanics.

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What it does

tap: This creature deals 2 damage to any target and 3 damage to you.

In a rare display of ingenuity, the orcs invented an incredibly destructive weapon. Most orcish artillerists are those who dared criticize its effectiveness.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Orcish Artillery was originally introduced in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, representing the aggressive, high-risk playstyle characteristic of the Red color identity. The Fifth Edition printing, released in 1997, served as a foundational core set that compiled popular cards from the game's early years to help standardize the player experience. By this point in the game's evolution, the card was recognized for its ability to deal direct damage to both opponents and the player themselves, embodying the chaotic nature of the Orc creature type.

The artwork for this version was provided by Dan Frazier, a veteran illustrator whose work defined the aesthetic of early Magic: The Gathering. Frazier sought to capture the visceral and somewhat volatile nature of orcish warfare, depicting a classic siege weapon that prioritizes raw output over self-preservation. While the card is often cited by long-time collectors for its nostalgic value and distinct visual style, its mechanical design remains a quintessential example of early balance experimentation where powerful abilities were frequently tempered by self-inflicted damage.

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