Magic: The Gathering

Fyndhorn Elder

Eighth Edition 251★ • uncommon

Set: Eighth Edition
Collector number: 251★
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Donato Giancola
Finish: Foil

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$1.74market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$1.69 – $1.78 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon card from this specific set, the Fyndhorn Elder represents a classic utility piece that allows players to trade mana for a more active role on the board. Its ability to generate resources over time makes it a valued choice for those looking to build sustained momentum during a game.

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Card face

What it does

tap: Add green mana green mana.

"It is useful to be able to speak to the trees. But it is truly wondrous to be able to listen to them."

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Fyndhorn Elder was originally introduced in the 1995 Ice Age set, reflecting the expansion's focus on arctic, survivalist themes within the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. The creature serves as a staple mana-dork, designed to provide players with a consistent source of green mana by tapping to represent the elder's connection to the natural growth of the woods.

The Eighth Edition printing featured new artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic illustrators in the game's history. His depiction of the Elder leans into the classic, high-fantasy aesthetic of the early game, emphasizing the character's role as a wise, forest-dwelling guide. This version was part of a broader effort by Wizards of the Coast to standardize the modern card frame and update the card pool for the Core Set format.

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About

About Fyndhorn Elder

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