Cultivate

Cultivate debuted in the Magic 2011 core set as a functional reprint of Kodama's Reach, a card originally introduced in the Champions of Kamigawa expansion. Designed to provide green-aligned decks with a reliable method for land ramp and card advantage, the card solidified its role as a fundamental utility spell, allowing players to search their library for two basic lands and put one into play while adding the other to their hand. Its inclusion in the 2011 core set served to maintain this essential mechanic within the standard rotation at the time.

The artwork for this version was illustrated by Steve Argyle, who depicted a lush, verdant scene focused on the organic growth of nature. Argyle’s visual approach sought to capture the essence of land-based expansion, balancing the serenity of a thriving forest with the strategic weight of the card’s effect. The card was well-received by the player base for its balanced utility, and its clean, effective design has led to its repeated reprinting in various supplemental products and Commander-focused sets throughout the history of the game.