Argothian Elder
Urza's Saga 233 • uncommon
- Set
- Urza's Saga
- Collector number
- 233
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- DiTerlizzi
- Market price
- $4.35
What it does
tap: Untap two target lands.
Sharpen your ears— Elvish expression meaning "grow wiser"
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Argothian Elder was released in 1998 as part of Urza's Saga, a set that serves as a cornerstone of Magic: The Gathering lore, detailing the artificer Urza’s war against the Phyrexians. The card represents a denizen of Argoth, a resource-rich island central to the Brother's War narrative. It was designed to function within the set's complex mechanics, which emphasized powerful artifacts and lands, allowing players to untap two lands for a green mana cost and providing significant mana ramp capabilities.
The artwork was illustrated by Terese Nielsen, a prominent figure in the game's visual history known for her emotive and ethereal style. In this piece, she focuses on the connection between the Elder and the natural world, emphasizing earthy tones and fluid lines. Upon its debut, the card was well-received by players for its utility in competitive formats, eventually becoming a staple in various green-based combo decks that leveraged its ability to untap lands that produce multiple mana.
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