Borderland Ranger
Magic 2010 169 • common
- Set
- Magic 2010
- Collector number
- 169
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Jesper Ejsing
- Market price
- $0.23
What it does
When this creature enters, you may search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.
"Only fools and bandits use roads."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Borderland Ranger was introduced in the Magic 2010 core set, released by Wizards of the Coast in July 2009. This set was a pivotal moment in the game’s history, as it marked the transition away from using previously existing cards in favor of a mostly new card pool, aiming to refresh the environment for both new players and veterans. The card was designed as a reliable, mid-range creature that provides utility by helping players search their library for basic land cards, a mechanic known as 'land-fixing' that is essential for consistency in multi-color decks.
The artwork was provided by Danish illustrator Jesper Ejsing, whose style frequently leans into high fantasy aesthetics with a focus on rugged, grounded character design. Ejsing depicts the ranger in a forest setting, emphasizing the character's role as a guide and guardian of the wild. The piece was well-received for its clear visual storytelling and classic fantasy look, fitting seamlessly into the aesthetic goals of the 2010 set to establish a definitive, iconic feel for the game's creature archetypes.
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