Magic: The Gathering

Force of Nature

Ninth Edition 242★ • rare

Set: Ninth Edition
Collector number: 242★
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana green mana green mana green mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Greg Staples
Finish: Foil

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Why it matters

Force of Nature is a classic green creature that has been a staple of the Magic: The Gathering base set since the game’s debut, representing the raw, untamed power of the forest. This Ninth Edition printing features evocative artwork by Greg Staples, whose stylistic contribution captures the formidable and destructive essence of this iconic elemental.

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What it does

Trample (This creature can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)

At the beginning of your upkeep, this creature deals 8 damage to you unless you pay green mana green mana green mana green mana.

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Force of Nature was first introduced in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, designed by Richard Garfield as a high-cost, high-power creature that served as a thematic centerpiece for the game's green mana color identity. The card reflects the early design philosophy of the game, where massive creatures came with significant upkeep costs to balance their board presence, embodying the untamed and volatile essence of the natural world.

For the Ninth Edition release in 2005, the artwork was updated and commissioned from Greg Staples. Staples, known for his moody and textured digital painting style, moved away from the more literal interpretations of the card's early history to create a darker, more imposing depiction of the elemental titan. This iteration of the card was well-received by players for its atmospheric update, successfully bridging the gap between the game's classic mechanics and its modern visual evolution.

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