Celestial Ancient
Planechase 2012 5 • rare
- Set
- Planechase 2012
- Collector number
- 5
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Mark Tedin
- Market price
- $0.66
What it does
Flying
Whenever you cast an enchantment spell, put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control.
"We thought the clouds had moved from the night sky. Then the night sky moved, and the horizon grew wings."— Josuri
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Celestial Ancient was released in 2012 as part of the Planechase supplemental set for Magic: The Gathering. This set was designed to enhance the multiplayer casual format of the same name, introducing large-scale planar cards that shifted the mechanics of the game based on the environment. The creature was crafted as a high-mana cost rare intended to provide a powerful, communal incentive for players, reflecting the chaotic and collaborative nature of Planechase games.
The card’s illustration was commissioned from veteran artist Mark Tedin, whose work has been a staple of the franchise since its inception. Tedin utilized his signature style to depict the Ancient as an ethereal, imposing guardian, emphasizing its status as an inhabitant of the sprawling multiverse. Upon its release, the card was noted by players for its unique group-hug mechanic, which encourages opponents to interact with the board, cementing its place in Commander and casual multiplayer decks.
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