Magic: The Gathering

Elvish Bard

Ninth Edition 236 • uncommon

Set: Ninth Edition
Collector number: 236
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 3 generic mana green mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Rob Alexander
Market price: $0.17

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What it's worth

$0.17market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.16 – $0.17 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon card features the Elvish Bard, a character that brings a classic fantasy archetype to the game. Its inclusion in this specific set offers players a tactical way to influence creature combat, making it a functional addition for those who value thematic consistency in their deck building.

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Card face

What it does

All creatures able to block this creature do so.

Helplessly drawn in, the bard's enemies quickly find there's more than song to be found.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
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 Bard was originally released as part of the Mercadian Masques expansion in 1999, later finding a home in the Ninth Edition core set as card number 236. The card was designed during a period when Wizards of the Coast focused on integrating creature-type synergies into the core set experience, reflecting the longstanding thematic tradition of the Elf tribe within the game's broader mythology.

The card features artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic illustrators in the history of Magic: The Gathering. Rush’s design aesthetic for the piece captures the whimsical yet martial nature of the creature, utilizing his characteristic style to ground the card within the game's classic high-fantasy visual identity, which remains highly regarded by long-time collectors and players.

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About

About Elvish Bard

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