Gladecover Scout
Magic 2012 178 • common
- Set
- Magic 2012
- Collector number
- 178
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Allen Williams
- Market price
- $0.27
What it does
Hexproof (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.)
"The forest is my cover and I hold it close. In such a tight embrace, there is no room for wickedness."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Gladecover Scout was released as part of the Magic 2012 core set, which debuted in the summer of 2011. As a common creature, it was designed to function as a foundational piece for green decks, specifically highlighting the 'hexproof' mechanic that prevents the card from being targeted by spells or abilities controlled by an opponent. This mechanic served as a balanced way to introduce protective gameplay elements to newer players while remaining relevant in various limited formats.
The artwork was provided by Allen Williams, an illustrator known for his delicate and atmospheric depictions of fantasy creatures. Williams approached the Gladecover Scout by emphasizing its woodland camouflage and elven aesthetic, aiming to make the creature feel like a natural extension of the forest floor. The design was well-received by the player base for its clean, readable iconography and the distinct, ethereal quality that Williams brought to the Magic: The Gathering artistic lineage.
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