Foster
Mercadian Masques 247 • rare
- Set
- Mercadian Masques
- Collector number
- 247
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Carl Critchlow
- Market price
- $0.55
What it does
Whenever a creature you control dies, you may pay 1 generic mana. If you do, reveal cards from the top of your library until you reveal a creature card. Put that card into your hand and the rest into your graveyard.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Foster was released in 1999 as part of the Mercadian Masques expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set on the plane of Mercadia, a world defined by its mercantile culture and goblin-run politics, the card reflects the set's focus on resource management and the theme of trade. As an enchantment, its mechanical design centers on the exchange of cards for life, fitting the set's broader experimentation with unconventional costs and economic gameplay mechanics.
The card features artwork by the illustrator Val Mayerik. Known for his extensive work in comics and fantasy illustration, Mayerik leaned into the surreal and industrial aesthetic of Mercadia for this piece. His rendering captures the thematic essence of the set, which aimed to shift the game's pace toward a more deliberate, slower style of play compared to the high-velocity expansions that preceded it. Upon release, Foster was viewed as a niche utility card, often discussed by players for its potential in specialized decks rather than as a centerpiece of competitive play.
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