Forgotten Ancient
Foundations Jumpstart 147 • rare
- Set
- Foundations Jumpstart
- Collector number
- 147
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Andrew Mar
- Market price
- $0.42
What it does
Whenever a player casts a spell, you may put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
At the beginning of your upkeep, you may move any number of +1/+1 counters from this creature onto other creatures.
Once revered, then hunted, and now beyond memory.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Forgotten Ancient first appeared in the Legions set in 2003, designed as a creature that synergizes with the +1/+1 counter mechanics prevalent in green color identity within Magic: The Gathering. Its ability to grow whenever any player casts a spell captures the essence of a shifting, adaptive elemental that thrives on the activity of the battlefield, making it a staple for Commander format decks that focus on incremental growth and scaling threats.
The Foundations Jumpstart iteration, numbered 147, maintains the original aesthetic while serving as a bridge for newer players to engage with established archetypes. The artwork captures the imposing, organic scale of the creature, emphasizing its role as a botanical guardian that accumulates power over time. As part of the Foundations initiative, this reprint ensures the card remains accessible, reflecting the developers' commitment to preserving core strategic gameplay elements for both long-term veterans and those entering the hobby.
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