Orcish Artillery (5ED #253)
Orcish Artillery is a uncommon printing from Fifth Edition (5ED #253), a Creature — Orc Warrior. Illustrated by Dan Frazier.
Card text
{T}: 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.
Details
| Mana cost | {1}{R}{R} |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — Orc Warrior |
| Power / Toughness | 1 / 3 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Set | Fifth Edition (5ED) |
| Collector number | 253 |
| Artist | Dan Frazier |
| Released | 1997-03-24 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.16 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- October 4, 2004 — You do not take the 3 points of damage if the ability doesn't resolve because the target is illegal.