Elite Archers
Eighth Edition 18★ • rare
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 18★
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Greg Staples
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
tap: This creature deals 3 damage to target attacking or blocking creature.
They fletch their arrows with the feathers of angels.
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
Elite Archers was printed as part of the Eighth Edition set of Magic: The Gathering, released in 2003. This set was a landmark release as the first core set to feature the modern card frame design, which introduced a cleaner, more legible layout intended to improve the aesthetic and functional experience for players. The set was curated to be accessible for newcomers while maintaining the game's depth, serving as a gateway for the growing player base of the early 2000s.
The card’s illustration was provided by artist Greg Staples, whose work is characterized by a textured, atmospheric style that often blends fantasy elements with a sense of gritty realism. In designing the Archers, Staples focused on the martial prowess of the figures, utilizing dynamic lighting and a muted color palette to emphasize their vigilant, defensive role within the game. The card is mechanically noted for its ability to deal direct damage to attacking or blocking creatures, a thematic representation of archers picking off targets from a distance.
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