Ancient Silverback
Ninth Edition 230★ • rare
- Set
- Ninth Edition
- Collector number
- 230★
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Scott M. Fischer
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
green mana: Regenerate this creature. (The next time this creature would be destroyed this turn, instead tap it, remove it from combat, and heal all damage on it.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Ancient Silverback was released in 2005 as part of the Ninth Edition core set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was notable for being the first to feature a modernized card frame design across the entire core line, transitioning away from the classic look that had defined the game since its 1993 inception. The creature was designed to fill a functional role in the Green color identity, providing a robust, repeatable threat that rewarded players for casting additional green spells.
The illustration for the card was created by artist Daren Bader, whose work has appeared on hundreds of Magic cards throughout the years. Bader’s depiction of the Silverback emphasizes the raw, primal power associated with the ape creature type, utilizing a textured, realistic style that became characteristic of the visual direction during that era of the game's development. Upon its release, it was well-regarded by players for its impact in limited formats and its contribution to the creature-focused decks of the mid-2000s.
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