Ancient Silverback
Magic 2015 168 • uncommon
- Set
- Magic 2015
- Collector number
- 168
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Scott M. Fischer
- Market price
- $0.13
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 July 2014 as part of the Magic 2015 core set. Designed by Wizards of the Coast as a middle-tier green creature, the card was intended to provide a robust, resilient threat for Limited play environments. Its mechanics, specifically the ability to regenerate, reflect the classic design philosophy of the color green, emphasizing durability and a connection to the untamed wilderness.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Nils Hamm, whose distinctive, atmospheric style defines much of the visual identity of Magic: The Gathering from that era. Hamm sought to portray the creature not merely as a beast of burden, but as an imposing, mystical guardian of the jungle, utilizing rich textures and a somber color palette. The card was well-received by players for its solid performance in draft formats and its contribution to the set’s overarching theme of primal power.
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