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
- $1.26
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 introduced in the Visions expansion, released by Wizards of the Coast in early 1997. As one of the rare cards in this set, it reflected the thematic shift toward Japanese-inspired aesthetics and darker, more atmospheric fantasy art that defined the late-nineties Magic: The Gathering era. It was designed to function as a niche utility enchantment, providing a specific form of card advantage that played into the set's experimental approach to deck-building mechanics.
The artwork for the card was created by artist Christopher Rush, who was a pivotal figure in the game's early visual identity. Rush’s design for the Lair aimed to evoke a sense of mystical isolation, utilizing his signature style of bold, painterly compositions that emphasized the card's role as a sanctuary. Upon release, the card was received as a curiosity for casual players, valued more for its unique, unconventional effect than for competitive tournament play.
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