Magic: The Gathering

Elemental

Oath of the Gatewatch Tokens 9 • common

Set: Oath of the Gatewatch Tokens
Collector number: 9
Rarity: Common
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Raymond Swanland
Market price: $0.15

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$0.15market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.13 – $0.15 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This common token serves as a functional companion to game mechanics that generate creature effects during play. Its inclusion in this set highlights the essential role that standardized markers play in maintaining the flow of an interactive match.

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StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyNot legal
VintageNot legal
CommanderNot legal
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HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

The Elemental token was released in 2016 as part of the Oath of the Gatewatch expansion for Magic: The Gathering. These tokens were designed to represent the ephemeral creatures created by various spells and abilities within the set, specifically those that produce 3/1 red Elemental creatures with haste. As a non-playable card, it functions as a visual aid to help players keep track of board states during complex gameplay scenarios.

The artwork was commissioned from Raymond Swanland, a prominent illustrator known for his dynamic, high-contrast style and ability to convey intense motion. Swanland utilized his signature style to create an Elemental that appears to be made of swirling, jagged shards of fire and energy, emphasizing the volatile nature of the creature type. His work on this token is often cited by enthusiasts for its visual impact, standing out even among the broader range of utilitarian tokens produced by Wizards of the Coast.

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