Gilt-Leaf Ambush
Lorwyn 214 • common
- Set
- Lorwyn
- Collector number
- 214
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Steve Prescott
- Market price
- $0.21
What it does
Create two 1/1 green Elf Warrior creature tokens. Clash with an opponent. If you win, those creatures gain deathtouch until end of turn. (Each clashing player reveals the top card of their library, then puts that card on their choice of the top or bottom. A player wins if their card had a greater mana value. Any amount of damage a creature with deathtouch deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Gilt-Leaf Ambush was released in 2007 as part of the Lorwyn expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set introduced a pastoral, folklore-inspired aesthetic rooted in Celtic mythology, moving away from previous high-fantasy tropes to focus on tribal synergies. This specific card was designed as an instant-speed spell within the Green color identity, emphasizing the set’s focus on the Elf creature type and the ability to interact with the board during an opponent’s turn.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Jesper Ejsing, who captured the eerie, verdant atmosphere of the Lorwyn forest. The design reflects the tactical emphasis of the expansion, where the 'clash' mechanic and creature-type tribalism defined the competitive meta. The card remains a notable piece of the set’s identity, illustrating the transition of the game’s visual language during the late 2000s toward a more painterly and whimsical artistic direction.
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