Elvish Ranger
Portal 165 • common
- Set
- Portal
- Collector number
- 165
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- DiTerlizzi
- Market price
- $0.17
What it does
It's up to you if you enter their woods—and up to them if you leave.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Elvish Ranger was printed in 1997 as part of the Portal base set, a product specifically engineered by Wizards of the Coast to act as an entry point for new Magic: The Gathering players. In an effort to simplify the game's notoriously complex rules for a broader audience, the set omitted instant-speed spells and complicated mechanics, focusing instead on straightforward creature combat and sorcery-based gameplay. This philosophy of accessibility defined the card's minimalist design and utility.
The card features artwork by Una Fricker, who contributed several illustrations to the Portal set. Her work on the Elvish Ranger emphasizes the classic high-fantasy aesthetic of the era, presenting a traditional forest scout in an accessible, clean style intended to resonate with younger or novice players. While the card is mechanically basic, it occupies a significant place in the history of the game as a representative piece of a foundational set that sought to bridge the gap between casual play and the deeper complexities of the established tournament scene.
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