Emerald Oryx
Magic 2010 179 • common
- Set
- Magic 2010
- Collector number
- 179
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Daren Bader
- Market price
- $0.05
What it does
Forestwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Forest.)
After the oryx dies, its flesh returns to the earth, but its emerald bones remain as a tribute to the forest.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Emerald Oryx was released in the Magic 2010 core set, which marked a significant turning point for Magic: The Gathering. Published by Wizards of the Coast in July 2009, this set was designed to move away from the tradition of reprinting only cards from previous sets, instead introducing new cards into the core game structure to keep the format fresh and accessible for both veteran players and newcomers.
The card was illustrated by Dave Kendall, a frequent contributor to the game known for his atmospheric and textured style. In the context of the set's design, the Oryx was created as a common-rarity green creature intended to demonstrate the straightforward, punchy mechanics of the era. Its reception was consistent with its role as a functional utility piece for limited formats, valued by players for its role in filling out deck lists during the set's cycle.
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