Forgotten Ancient
Secret Lair Drop 1890 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 1890
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Jack Teagle
- Finish
- Foil
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.
"I am the primordial guardian of an ancient glade. Please help me find it."
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 as a rare card in the 2003 Magic: The Gathering set Scourge, designed as a powerhouse creature that grows stronger as other spells are cast. Its mechanics reflect the chaotic, high-energy environment of the set, which focused on the plane of Otaria and the concept of evolving threats.
The Secret Lair Drop version, bearing collector number 1890, was released as part of the specialized, limited-run series that allows artists to provide unique interpretations of classic cards. This specific iteration features stylized, vibrant artwork that leans into the card's theme of accumulation and natural growth, distinguishing it from the traditional high-fantasy aesthetic of the original printing.
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