Animal Sanctuary
The List M21-242 • rare
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- M21-242
- Rarity
- Rare
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Alayna Danner
- Market price
- $4.61
What it does
tap: Add colorless mana.
2 generic mana, tap: Put a +1/+1 counter on target Bird, Cat, Dog, Goat, Ox, or Snake.
"No owners allowed."— Sanctuary sign
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Animal Sanctuary was originally released in the 2002 Magic: The Gathering set Torment. Designed as part of a cycle of cards that focused on the interaction between life gain and creature protection, it was conceived to support defensive archetypes that rewarded players for maintaining a high life total. The card reflects the atmospheric, often gothic aesthetic prevalent in the Torment expansion, which explored themes of decay and redemption within the game's evolving narrative.
The artwork for the card, illustrated by Greg Staples, captures a serene and protective environment that contrasts with the more aggressive imagery found elsewhere in the set. Staples, a veteran illustrator for the game, aimed to evoke a sense of refuge and peace. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche utility piece, appreciated by players who favored slow-paced, control-oriented strategies, and it eventually found its way into The List, a curated selection of reprints included in modern booster packs to provide players with access to older, out-of-print mechanics.
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