Forgotten Ancient
Final Fantasy Commander 304 • rare
- Set
- Final Fantasy Commander
- Collector number
- 304
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Esuthio
- Finish
- Surge
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.
"Find your peace on the Farplane. Leave Spira to the living."— Auron
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 Scourge expansion for Magic: The Gathering in 2003, later seeing a notable reprint as part of the Final Fantasy Commander series. Designed by Greg Staples, the card portrays a hulking, moss-covered elemental entity that embodies the cycle of growth and decay within the natural world. Staples utilized a muted, earthy color palette and textured brushwork to emphasize the creature's immense scale and its integration into its overgrown forest habitat.
Mechanically, the card was created to reward players for their activity during an opponent's turn, allowing the Ancient to accumulate +1/+1 counters that can then be distributed among other creatures. This versatility made it a staple in various Commander decks, particularly those focused on counter-based strategies. The reprint in the Final Fantasy set introduced the iconic artwork to a new audience, blending the mechanical legacy of the original design with the aesthetic sensibilities of the Final Fantasy franchise.
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