# Daring Apprentice Daring Apprentice represents a particular moment in Magic's design philosophy, offering flexible blue control through its modal ability to counter spells or bounce permanents. Collectors appreciate it as a functional utility card that saw genuine play in constructed formats, making it more interesting than purely casual designs from the same era. The Seventh Edition printing carries appeal for those building comprehensive core set collections, as Seventh Edition marked Magic's shift toward modern card frames. While not a chase card commanding premium prices, Daring Apprentice holds steady collector interest due to its clean design and practical gameplay role. The nonfoil-only status means there's no variant hunting involved, keeping collector focus straightforward.