Llanowar Elves
Classic Sixth Edition 239 • common
- Set
- Classic Sixth Edition
- Collector number
- 239
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Anson Maddocks
- Market price
- $0.39
What it does
tap: Add green mana.
One bone broken for every twig snapped underfoot.— Llanowar penalty for trespassing
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Llanowar Elves first appeared in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, designed by Richard Garfield as a staple green creature. The card was created to provide a low-cost, effective mana accelerator, establishing a fundamental archetype for the game. Its inclusion in the Classic Sixth Edition in 1999 marked a significant transition period for the game's rules and card frame aesthetics, serving as a reliable utility card for players across multiple formats.
The illustration for the Sixth Edition printing was rendered by Anson Maddocks, one of the original artists who defined the visual language of the game’s early years. Maddocks utilized a distinct, grounded style that emphasized the earthy and primal nature of the elves, intentionally moving away from high-fantasy archetypes to create a creature that felt integrated into the woods of Llanowar. This design remains a touchstone for long-time collectors who appreciate the continuity of early Magic art.
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