Familiar Ground
Classic Sixth Edition 228 • uncommon
- Set
- Classic Sixth Edition
- Collector number
- 228
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Jeff Miracola
- Market price
- $0.40
What it does
Each creature you control can't be blocked by more than one creature.
"I'd rather fight on foreign soil. That way, if I lose I can blame it on the terrain."— Gerrard of the *Weatherlight*
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Familiar Ground was originally released in the Classic Sixth Edition of Magic: The Gathering in 1999. As a set, Sixth Edition was a significant transition for the game, marking the first time the rules were codified into the comprehensive system that guides play today. The card itself represents the green color identity, focusing on mechanics that dictate how creatures interact during the combat phase.
The card features artwork by Greg Staples, who contributed extensively to the game's aesthetic during this era. His design for Familiar Ground emphasizes the theme of woodland protection and tactical positioning, using lush, atmospheric illustrations to ground the card's function in the lore of the multiverse. Upon its release, it was regarded as a niche utility card, valued primarily for its ability to manipulate combat math in creature-heavy decks.
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