Conservator
Limited Edition Alpha 237 • uncommon
- Set
- Limited Edition Alpha
- Collector number
- 237
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Amy Weber
- Market price
- $60.95
What it does
3 generic mana, tap: Prevent the next 2 damage that would be dealt to you this turn.
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
Conservator was released in 1993 as part of Limited Edition Alpha, the inaugural print run of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Created by Richard Garfield and published by Wizards of the Coast, the set was designed to introduce a novel concept in gaming: a collectible card game that blended strategic depth with the thrill of randomized acquisition. The game emerged during a burgeoning interest in hobby gaming, quickly gaining traction through grassroots play in local shops and university communities.
The artwork for Conservator was illustrated by Jesper Myrfors, the original art director for Magic: The Gathering. Tasked with establishing the game's visual identity, Myrfors leaned into a dark, high-fantasy aesthetic that drew inspiration from traditional role-playing games of the era. The card itself, which depicts a mechanical guardian, was intended to serve as a utility artifact, reflecting the game's focus on magical objects and creatures. While the card is not among the most sought-after rarities, it remains a tangible piece of the game's foundational design history.
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