Gempalm Strider
Duel Decks Anthology: Elves vs. Goblins 6 • uncommon
- Set
- Duel Decks Anthology: Elves vs. Goblins
- Collector number
- 6
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Tim Hildebrandt
- Market price
- $0.25
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 DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Gempalm Strider was originally introduced in the 2003 Legions set, designed to synergize with the tribal mechanics of the period by utilizing the cycle keyword. This card, along with its inclusion in the 2014 Duel Decks Anthology: Elves vs. Goblins, serves as a thematic cornerstone for Elven decks, emphasizing swarm tactics and combat buffs. The Anthology release was intended to commemorate the legacy of the original 2007 Duel Decks product, bringing back iconic match-ups for long-time players to revisit.
The artwork for this version was provided by the celebrated illustrator Tim Hildebrandt, known for his prolific work in fantasy and science fiction. Hildebrandt’s interpretation of the strider leans into the organic, jagged aesthetic characteristic of the Legions-era Elves, capturing the creature's swift, lethal nature within the forest canopy. His work on this piece is widely regarded for its depth and integration into the broader visual identity of Magic: The Gathering during that era.
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