Magic: The Gathering

Elvish Archers

Fifth Edition 292 • rare

Set: Fifth Edition
Collector number: 292
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 1 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Anson Maddocks
Market price: $0.57

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$0.57market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.51 – $0.57 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from this foundational set, Elvish Archers holds a significant place in the history of the game. Its inclusion here marks it as a sought-after piece for collectors who value early examples of iconic creature types.

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Card face

What it does

First strike

I tell you, there was so many arrows flying about you couldn't hardly see the sun. So I says to young Angus, "Well, at least now we're fighting in the shade!"

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Elvish Archers first appeared in the Alpha set in 1993, representing the foundational design philosophy of Magic: The Gathering's early era. As a creature with reach, it was crafted to provide green with a necessary tactical response to flying threats, establishing a functional archetype that has persisted throughout the game's long history.

The version from Fifth Edition, released in 1997, retains the iconic illustration by Jeff A. Menges. His artwork reflects the fantasy aesthetic of the early nineties, characterized by a detailed, grounded style that emphasized the classical depiction of elven scouts. During this period, the card served as a staple for green players, widely recognized for its utility and contribution to the quintessential forest-dweller theme.

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About

About Elvish Archers

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