Gempalm Strider
Duel Decks: Elves vs. Goblins 6 • uncommon
- Set
- Duel Decks: Elves vs. Goblins
- Collector number
- 6
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Tim Hildebrandt
- Market price
- $0.15
What it does
Cycling 2 generic mana green mana green mana (2 generic mana green mana green mana, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
When you cycle this card, Elf creatures get +2/+2 until end of turn.
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
The Gempalm Strider was originally released in the 2003 Legions set, designed to showcase the tribal mechanics of the Onslaught block. It was later reprinted in the 2007 Duel Decks: Elves vs. Goblins, a product intended to capture the rivalry between the two iconic creature types through balanced, pre-constructed play. This reprint provided a tactical tool for the Elf deck, leveraging its cycling ability to draw cards while simultaneously providing a power boost to other Elves on the battlefield.
The artwork, originally illustrated by Christopher Rush, emphasizes the nimble, aggressive nature of the Elves of the Onslaught setting. The design intent was to provide utility in the early game while allowing for a late-game combat trick. Within the context of the Duel Decks series, the card was lauded for its versatility, fitting perfectly into the resource-management style of the Elf archetype and standing as a classic example of how cycling could bridge the gap between reactive and proactive play.
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