Ancestral Statue
Dragons of Tarkir 234 • common
- Set
- Dragons of Tarkir
- Collector number
- 234
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Tomasz Jedruszek
- Market price
- $0.18
What it does
When this creature enters, return a nonland permanent you control to its owner's hand.
The mage awakened the statue in hopes of learning the lost lore of her clan, but the statue was interested only in war.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Ancestral Statue was released in 2015 as part of the Dragons of Tarkir set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It was designed as an uncommon artifact creature, serving as a tactical piece within the set's mechanics. The card reflects the lore of the Tarkir plane, specifically the aesthetic of the Temur Frontier and the dragon-influenced culture that defined the block's narrative shift between timelines.
The artwork was created by Lake Hurwitz, who utilized a bold, imposing visual style to emphasize the statue's inanimate yet powerful nature. The card became a significant staple in Commander format play shortly after its release, primarily due to its ability to bounce itself to a player's hand. This unique interaction allowed it to become a centerpiece for infinite casting loops and enter-the-battlefield trigger strategies, earning it a lasting reputation among mechanical combo enthusiasts.
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