Magic: The Gathering

Ancient Silverback

Seventh Edition 230★ • rare

Set: Seventh 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

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Market

What it's worth

$52.04market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$52.04 – $54.09 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from this specific set, the Ancient Silverback serves as a notable example of high-cost creatures that reward players for their investment with durability and strength. Collectors prize such cards for their distinct place in the series' history and their ability to influence the pace of a game once they enter the field.

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Card face

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.)

The Phyrexian killing machines couldn't have known the seriousness of their mistake in wounding the ape—they'd never seen it angry.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

The Ancient Silverback was released in 2001 as part of the Seventh Edition core set of Magic: The Gathering. This set marked the first time the game's core cards were printed with a modern card frame, and it served as a foundational collection intended to introduce new players to the mechanics of the game while rotating out older, more complex strategies.

The card features artwork by the illustrator Kev Walker, known for his gritty and visceral style. Walker intended to emphasize the raw, primal strength of the creature, depicting the Silverback as a formidable presence within the forest. Upon its release, the card was received as a solid, dependable creature for green-aligned decks, praised by players for its ability to regenerate, which provided significant tactical durability during matches.

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Other printings

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About

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