# Ethereal Champion Ethereal Champion represents a particular moment in Magic's design where white creatures explored evasion-heavy strategies. As a rare from Mirage, it occupies that middle ground collectors often overlook—not iconic enough for casual nostalgia, yet not powerful enough to drive competitive interest. The card's flying and protection from black make it a reasonable limited bomb for its era, which is primarily how players remember it. Collectors tend to view Mirage rares through a practical lens rather than speculative one. Ethereal Champion fits this pattern: a solid but unremarkable card that appeals mainly to set completionists or players building period-accurate decks. The nonfoil-only status reflects the pre-modern printing era, making condition and centering the only meaningful variants worth considering.