Magic: The Gathering

Elvish Harbinger

The List DD1-4 • uncommon

Set: The List
Collector number: DD1-4
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Larry MacDougall
Market price: $1.98

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Market

What it's worth

$1.98market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$1.85 – $3.79 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card is an uncommon inclusion in the curated selection known as The List, offering players a way to both search their library for an Elf and accelerate their mana production. By allowing you to place a chosen creature on top of your deck, it serves as a reliable setup piece for ensuring your most impactful cards are ready to play.

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Card face

What it does

When this creature enters, you may search your library for an Elf card, reveal it, then shuffle and put that card on top.

tap: Add one mana of any color.

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 Harbinger was originally printed in the 2003 Legions set for Magic: The Gathering, serving as a tribal support card designed to tutor for Elf cards within the game's evolving mechanics. The art, created by Darrell Riche, depicts a resolute figure emerging from the woods, capturing the high-fantasy aesthetic typical of the era's tribal-focused expansions.

The card later appeared as part of 'The List,' a curated selection of reprints included in Set Boosters to introduce players to classic cards from Magic's long history. Its inclusion in this format acknowledges its long-standing utility in Elf-themed deck archetypes, where it remains a staple for players looking to ensure consistency by searching their libraries for key tribal components.

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About

About Elvish Harbinger

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