Elephant Grass
Visions 104 • uncommon
- Set
- Visions
- Collector number
- 104
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Tony Roberts
- Market price
- $3.46
What it does
Cumulative upkeep 1 generic mana (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.)
Black creatures can't attack you.
Nonblack creatures can't attack you unless their controller pays 2 generic mana for each creature they control that's attacking you.
"How have I angered nature that she would imprison me in a labyrinth of grass?"— Kasib ibn Naji, Letters
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
Elephant Grass was released in 1997 as part of the Visions expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, the set was notable for its distinct 'Far East' aesthetic, drawing inspiration from Japanese and Asian folklore to contrast with the high-fantasy European themes that dominated the game’s earlier releases. As a black-aligned enchantment, Elephant Grass served a defensive role, introducing a tax mechanic that forced opponents to pay mana to attack the controller, reflecting the flavor of navigating a dense, treacherous landscape.
The card’s artwork was illustrated by Christopher Rush, one of the most prolific and influential early artists in the game’s history. Rush utilized a somber, atmospheric style to capture the card’s protective nature, depicting a ghostly, defensive field that echoes the mystical theme of the set. Upon its release, Elephant Grass became a recognized tool for control-oriented deck strategies, earning a reputation among players for its efficiency in stalling aggressive playstyles during the mid-to-late 1990s.
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