Magic: The Gathering

Fierce Empath

Commander 2011 155 • common

Set: Commander 2011
Collector number: 155
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Alan Pollack
Market price: $0.28

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$0.28market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.26 – $0.35 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card, Fierce Empath is a functional utility piece that allows players to tutor for high-cost creatures, bridging the gap between early development and a powerful endgame. Its presence in a specialized product line often marks it as a key utility tool for those looking to improve the consistency of their deck’s core strategy.

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What it does

When this creature enters, you may search your library for a creature card with mana value 6 or greater, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Fierce Empath was released in 2011 as part of the inaugural Commander product line, a series of preconstructed decks designed specifically for the popular multiplayer Magic: The Gathering format. It was created to provide players with a reliable utility creature that could search for high-impact monsters, directly supporting the format's focus on larger, more powerful legendary creatures and ramp strategies.

The card features artwork by Kev Walker, a longtime illustrator for Wizards of the Coast known for his distinctively gritty and atmospheric fantasy style. His depiction of the Empath captures the creature's role as a woodland scout or guide, effectively communicating its mechanical function through a visually evocative sense of search and discovery. Upon its release, it became a staple in green-based Commander decks, valued by players for its efficiency and consistent performance in a singleton format.

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