Elven Riders
Fourth Edition 242 • uncommon
- Set
- Fourth Edition
- Collector number
- 242
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Melissa A. Benson
- Market price
- $0.20
What it does
This creature can't be blocked except by Walls and/or creatures with flying.
"Sometimes it is better to be swift of foot than strong of swordarm."— Elven proverb
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
Elven Riders was first introduced in the Fourth Edition of Magic: The Gathering, released in April 1995. As a core set, Fourth Edition served as a pivotal collection for Wizards of the Coast, designed to broaden the accessibility of the game by reprinting a wide selection of cards from the Revised, Legends, and The Dark sets to accommodate a rapidly growing player base.
The artwork for the card was provided by Anson Maddocks, one of the original illustrators whose distinct style defined the early aesthetic of the game. Maddocks focused on a classic fantasy depiction of elven scouts, aligning with the card's mechanical function as a green creature that emphasized movement and speed. While not a centerpiece of competitive play, the card remains a notable example of the transitional era in Magic's history when the game moved from a niche hobby to a global phenomenon.
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