Elkin Lair
Visions 78 • rare
- Set
- Visions
- Collector number
- 78
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jerry Tiritilli
- Market price
- $1.23
What it does
At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player exiles a card at random from their hand. The player may play that card this turn. At the beginning of the next end step, if the player hasn't played the card, they put it into their graveyard.
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
Elkin Lair was released in 1997 as part of the Visions expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, Visions was designed as a continuation of the Mirage block, focusing on themes of high fantasy and exotic world-building. The card functions as a rare enchantment, reflecting the game's shift toward more complex mechanics that rewarded players for interacting with their creatures in specific, strategic ways.
The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Jerry Tiritilli, who contributed several pieces to the game during the mid-nineties. His depiction of the 'Lair' captures a surreal, atmospheric environment that aligns with the mystical aesthetic of the Visions set. Upon its release, the card was viewed primarily as a niche tool for casual play, appreciated for its evocative flavor text and distinctive visual style rather than as a staple of competitive tournament play.
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