Earthen Arms
The List BFZ-172 • common
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- BFZ-172
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Dan Murayama Scott
- Market price
- $0.31
What it does
Put two +1/+1 counters on target permanent.
Awaken 4—6 generic mana green mana (If you cast this spell for 6 generic mana green mana, also put four +1/+1 counters on target land you control and it becomes a 0/0 Elemental creature with haste. It's still a land.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Earthen Arms was originally released in the 2015 Magic: The Gathering expansion Battle for Zendikar. The set focused on the return to the plane of Zendikar, a world defined by its volatile landscapes and the ongoing conflict against the Eldrazi. Mechanically, the card was designed to support the 'Awaken' keyword, which allows players to turn their lands into creature cards, reflecting the theme of the world itself rising up to defend against otherworldly threats.
The artwork for this card was illustrated by Chris Rahn, who sought to capture the visceral transformation of the terrain into a defensive weapon. By depicting the land physically contorting and manifesting rocky appendages, the visual design emphasizes the raw, elemental power inherent to the setting. Within the secondary market, its inclusion in 'The List'—a rotating selection of reprints curated by Wizards of the Coast—serves to reintroduce cards from older sets into modern booster packs, ensuring newer players can access historically thematic spells.
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