Gaea's Herald
Eighth Edition 252★ • rare
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 252★
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Dan Frazier
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Creature spells can't be countered.
The elves' battle cries cut paths through the Æther, guiding those who would stand in Gaea's defense.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Gaea's Herald was first introduced to the Magic: The Gathering card game in the 2002 Scourge set, designed to support tribal creature strategies by ensuring that creature spells cannot be countered. Its inclusion in the 2003 Eighth Edition core set marked a significant transition for the game, as this was the first base set to feature the modern card frame, a design overhaul intended to improve readability and clarity for players worldwide.
The artwork for this version was provided by Dan Frazier, a veteran illustrator known for his contributions to the game's earliest sets, including the original Mox artifacts. Frazier’s depiction of the herald captures a figure deeply connected to the forest and the burgeoning creature tokens typical of green-aligned decks. The card was received as a functional utility piece in casual and tribal-focused formats, valued for its ability to protect key threats against control-heavy strategies.
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