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
- Market price
- $0.38
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 Magic: The Gathering. Core sets of this era served as a gateway for new players, featuring a mix of reprints that defined the foundational mechanics and themes of the game. The card was designed as a rare green creature, intended to provide a robust threat on the battlefield that rewarded players for managing their mana effectively in the mid-to-late game.
The artwork was provided by Scott M. Fischer, a prolific illustrator known for his dynamic and highly stylized contributions to the game during the mid-2000s. Fischer employed a bold, expressive style to capture the imposing nature of the primate, emphasizing both its physical strength and its jungle habitat. The illustration was well-regarded by players for its vibrant color palette and action-oriented composition, which helped solidify the card's visual identity within the broader set.
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