Alpine Guide
Modern Horizons 117 • uncommon
- Set
- Modern Horizons
- Collector number
- 117
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Wayne Reynolds
- Market price
- $0.23
What it does
When this creature enters, you may search your library for a Mountain card, put that card onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.
This creature attacks each combat if able.
When this creature leaves the battlefield, sacrifice a Mountain.
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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Where it came from
Alpine Guide was released in 2019 as part of the Modern Horizons set, a unique expansion designed specifically for the Modern format in Magic: The Gathering. Unlike standard sets, Modern Horizons bypassed the typical rotation of legal sets, allowing Wizards of the Coast to introduce cards directly into the Modern ecosystem with mechanics that rewarded synergies and nostalgic themes. The card itself draws on the iconography of high-altitude exploration, reflecting the set's broader goal of blending classic fantasy tropes with complex tactical gameplay.
The card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, a long-standing contributor to the game known for his expressive and evocative digital paintings. Voss focused on the rugged, isolated nature of the guide, utilizing a crisp color palette to emphasize the biting cold of the mountain setting. Upon its release, the card was noted for its utility in red-aligned decks that focus on land manipulation and aggressive tempo, earning a reputation among players as a reliable tool for stabilizing mana bases while providing a sturdy body on the battlefield.
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