Elvish Lyrist
Eighth Edition 242 • uncommon
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 242
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Michael Koelsch
- Market price
- $0.26
What it does
green mana, tap, Sacrifice this creature: Destroy target enchantment.
Each pluck of the strings breaks the hold of the unnatural on the world.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Elvish Lyrist was originally illustrated by Heather Hudson for the Urza's Saga expansion in 1998. It was designed as a utilitarian green creature card capable of destroying enchantments, fitting the thematic role of elves as forest-dwelling protectors who use music and nature to counter magical threats. The art captures a serene, mystical quality characteristic of early Magic: The Gathering fantasy aesthetics, emphasizing the link between the elven culture and the natural world.
The Eighth Edition printing released in 2003 marked a significant transition for the card, as it featured the new white-bordered design introduced to modernize the game's core set visuals. This version utilized the same classic artwork, maintaining a sense of continuity for long-time players while integrating the card into a contemporary layout. By the time of the Eighth Edition, the card was well-regarded as a staple sideboard option in green decks, valued for its efficient and repeatable ability to remove problematic enchantments.
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