Elvish Scout
Fallen Empires 68a • common
- Set
- Fallen Empires
- Collector number
- 68a
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Mark Poole
- Market price
- $0.16
What it does
green mana, tap: Untap target attacking creature you control. Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt to and dealt by it this turn.
Even one whose ears were closely tuned to the sounds of Havenwood could miss hearing a Scout move past.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Elvish Scout was released in 1994 as part of the Fallen Empires expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set was unique for its heavy focus on tribal themes and lore, depicting a world suffering from a resource crisis that forced various races into brutal conflicts. The card reflects this desperate era, serving as a lower-cost utility creature designed to support green-aligned strategies by manipulating the top of the library, a mechanic that became a staple of early set design.
The artwork for this specific iteration of the Elvish Scout was created by illustrator Anson Maddocks. Known for his distinctive, often gritty aesthetic in the game's early years, Maddocks provided a somber visual tone that aligned with the grim narrative of Fallen Empires. Upon its release, the set was noted for its experimental design choices, and while the Elvish Scout was not considered a competitive powerhouse, it remains a nostalgic piece for those who appreciate the foundational era of the game's card art and mechanics.
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