Elven Riders
Onslaught 254 • uncommon
- Set
- Onslaught
- Collector number
- 254
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Darrell Riche
- Market price
- $0.13
What it does
This creature can't be blocked except by Walls and/or creatures with flying.
"Wirewood cannot hide great size. Only with speed and skill can we survive here."
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 released in 2002 as part of the Onslaught expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set marked a significant return to the game's tribal mechanics, placing a heavy mechanical emphasis on specific creature types such as elves, goblins, and soldiers. The card was designed to support green-aligned strategies by providing a mid-game aerial threat, reflecting the expansion's focus on creature-heavy gameplay and the tactical synergy inherent in tribal decks.
The artwork for this card was commissioned from Darrell Riche, a long-time illustrator for the franchise known for his detailed approach to fantasy character design. Riche sought to capture the mobility of the elven cavalry, depicting a mounted archer in motion to emphasize the creature's flying ability. Upon release, the card was received as a standard utility piece, appreciated by players for its balance within the limited environment of the Onslaught block rather than as a primary centerpiece for constructed competitive play.
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