Glen Elendra Archmage
30th Anniversary Play Promos 16 • rare
- Set
- 30th Anniversary Play Promos
- Collector number
- 16
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Warren Mahy
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Flying
blue mana, Sacrifice this creature: Counter target noncreature spell.
Persist (When this creature dies, if it had no -1/-1 counters on it, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control with a -1/-1 counter on it.)
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
Glen Elendra Archmage was originally released in the 2008 set Eventide, depicting a powerful faerie wizard central to the block's focus on the hybrid mana mechanic and the persist ability. The card gained significant popularity in competitive formats like Modern and Legacy due to its ability to protect key permanents while serving as an efficient two-for-one trade, solidifying its status as a staple of blue-aligned control decks.
This specific printing originates from the 30th Anniversary Play Promos set, released in 2022 to commemorate three decades of Magic: The Gathering. The card retains the original illustrative work by Warren Mahy, whose artistic direction for the Lorwyn-Shadowmoor block emphasized the distinct, whimsical yet eerie aesthetic of the faerie folk. This particular version features the retro-style frame often used in these celebratory releases, honoring the game's long-standing visual legacy.
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