Elder of Laurels
Innistrad 177 • rare
- Set
- Innistrad
- Collector number
- 177
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Terese Nielsen
- Market price
- $0.27
What it does
3 generic mana green mana: Target creature gets +X/+X until end of turn, where X is the number of creatures you control.
Hopes and prayers can carry the same force as swords and torches.
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
Elder of Laurels was released in 2011 as part of the Innistrad expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set marked a return to a top-down design philosophy centered on a gothic horror aesthetic, drawing inspiration from classic monster tropes and folklore. Mechanically, the card was designed to support the set's focus on creature-based combat and the green color identity, which often emphasizes tribal synergy and physical augmentation.
The card was illustrated by the artist Jana Schirmer. Her design captures the eerie, overgrown atmosphere of the plane, depicting a hermit-like figure intertwined with the natural, albeit supernatural, elements of the Innistrad forests. Upon its release, the card was recognized for its utility in limited formats, where its ability to boost other creatures allowed it to serve as a reliable finisher during board stalemates.
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