Forgotten Ancient
Archenemy 57 • rare
- Set
- Archenemy
- Collector number
- 57
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Mark Tedin
- Market price
- $0.52
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.
Its blood is life. Its body is growth.
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 was originally introduced in the Scourge expansion in 2003, later appearing in the 2010 Archenemy release as a specialized reprint. The creature is part of the Elemental type, designed to embody the growth and resource-gathering mechanics central to green-aligned gameplay. It serves as a persistent threat that rewards players for interacting with the board, consistently growing stronger as other spells are cast.
The artwork for the Archenemy version captures the imposing, moss-covered stature of the creature, emphasizing its connection to the natural world. Its design reflects the strategic philosophy of the set, which featured high-impact cards intended to help a single player withstand multiple opponents simultaneously. Upon its release, it became a staple in Commander and casual multiplayer formats due to its unique ability to distribute counters across other creatures.
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