Acclaimed Contender (PELD #1s)
Acclaimed Contender is a rare printing from Throne of Eldraine Promos (PELD #1s), a Creature — Human Knight. Illustrated by David Gaillet.
Card text
When this creature enters, if you control another Knight, look at the top five cards of your library. You may reveal a Knight, Aura, Equipment, or legendary artifact card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.
Details
| Mana cost | {2}{W} |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — Human Knight |
| Power / Toughness | 3 / 3 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Set | Throne of Eldraine Promos (PELD) |
| Collector number | 1s |
| Artist | David Gaillet |
| Released | 2019-10-04 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-18, Scryfall listed this printing at foil $0.48 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- October 4, 2019 — Acclaimed Contender's ability won't trigger if you don't control another Knight immediately after it enters the battlefield. If you don't control another Knight as that ability resolves, the ability has no effect. This doesn't have the be the same Knight at both times, however.
- October 4, 2019 — Acclaimed Contender's ability can get you at most one card from the top five cards, no matter how many other Knights you control.