Greener Pastures
Urza's Saga 258 • rare
- Set
- Urza's Saga
- Collector number
- 258
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Heather Hudson
- Market price
- $0.59
What it does
At the beginning of each player's upkeep, if that player controls more lands than each other player, the player creates a 1/1 green Saproling creature token.
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
Greener Pastures was released in 1998 as part of the Urza's Saga expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set was centered around the overarching storyline of the artificer Urza and his struggle against the Phyrexians, marking a significant era in the game's narrative development. The card was designed as a green enchantment that rewards players for creature attrition, reflecting the set's mechanical focus on board state manipulation and resource cycles.
The card’s illustration was provided by artist Christopher Rush, a legendary figure in the early history of Magic: The Gathering. Rush’s visual approach for the piece leaned into the idyllic, pastoral themes suggested by the card's name, contrasting with the high-stakes mechanical implications of its effect. Upon its release, the card became a modest staple in casual circles, recognized by collectors for its classic aesthetic and the distinct stylistic fingerprint of one of the game's most influential early illustrators.
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About Greener Pastures
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