Ancestral Mask
Mercadian Masques 229 • common
- Set
- Mercadian Masques
- Collector number
- 229
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Massimiliano Frezzato
- Market price
- $2.47
What it does
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature gets +2/+2 for each other enchantment on the battlefield.
The masks, like the ancient trees they're grown from, lend strength to the dryads.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Released in 1999 as part of the Mercadian Masques expansion for Magic: The Gathering, the Ancestral Mask reflects the set's central thematic focus on the island continent of Mercadia, a plane defined by its intricate political systems, trade-focused economy, and the widespread use of elaborate masks. During this era of development, Wizards of the Coast leaned heavily into 'masquerade' motifs to mirror the set's narrative of deceit and social hierarchy, resulting in artwork that emphasized concealment and mystical augmentation.
The card's artwork was illustrated by Christopher Rush, one of the most foundational artists in the game's early history. Rush utilized a distinct, painterly style that captured the mask's dual nature as both a piece of tribal adornment and a conduit for magical power. Mechanically, the card was designed to scale with the number of enchantments on the battlefield, making it a staple of aura-based deck archetypes and a recognized piece of design that rewarded players for committing to a specific, high-risk permanent type.
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