Ambush Commander
The List EVG-1 • rare
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- EVG-1
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Lucio Parrillo
- Market price
- $0.31
What it does
Forests you control are 1/1 green Elf creatures that are still lands.
1 generic mana green mana, Sacrifice an Elf: Target creature gets +3/+3 until end of turn.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Ambush Commander first appeared in the 2008 Duel Decks: Elves vs. Goblins set, designed for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game by Wizards of the Coast. As a rare creature card, it was crafted to support tribal synergy strategies, specifically allowing players to sacrifice smaller Elf creatures to generate significant board presence by putting larger creatures directly onto the battlefield. This mechanic reflects the tactical, swarm-based nature of green-aligned decks in the game's lore.
The card features artwork by the illustrator Matt Cavotta, who has been a staple contributor to the game's visual identity for decades. His design captures the essence of elven forest warfare, emphasizing the sudden and overwhelming nature of an ambush. Upon its initial release, the card was received as a niche but effective tool for casual and Commander formats, eventually seeing a reprint in 'The List', a curated selection of cards that Wizards of the Coast periodically injects into various booster packs to improve card accessibility.
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