Foratog
Eighth Edition 249 • uncommon
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 249
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Mark Poole
- Market price
- $0.14
What it does
green mana, Sacrifice a Forest: This creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn.
Five hundred years to grow—barely a minute to eat.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Foratog was released as part of the Magic: The Gathering Eighth Edition core set in 2003. This set was a milestone for the game, marking the first time the card frames were redesigned to a modern look, intended to improve legibility and provide a consistent aesthetic for the expanding player base. The card itself, a green creature that gains power by sacrificing forests, serves as a classic example of the 'eat your own resources' mechanics common in early Magic design, reflecting the game's strategy of weighing immediate explosive power against long-term sustainability.
The illustration for the Eighth Edition printing was created by artist Daren Bader. Known for his contributions during a prolific era of the game, Bader’s design leans into the high-fantasy aesthetic of the early 2000s, portraying the Foratog as a hulking, tree-fused elemental. The card was received as a niche but flavorful addition to the set, aimed primarily at casual players who enjoyed creature-based synergy decks that prioritized thematic deck-building over tournament-level competitive efficiency.
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