Lotus Guardian
Invasion 305 • rare
- Set
- Invasion
- Collector number
- 305
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 7 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Dana Knutson
- Market price
- $0.55
What it does
Flying
tap: Add one mana of any color.
Lotus fields are too valuable to leave undefended.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Lotus Guardian was released in the Invasion expansion for Magic: The Gathering in October 2000. As part of a set centered on the Phyrexian invasion of the plane of Dominaria, the card reflects the aesthetic of the coalition forces attempting to repel the mechanical invaders. It was designed as a high-cost, defensive creature, fitting the set's thematic emphasis on multicolored cards and diverse mechanical synergies.
The card features artwork by Christopher Moeller, a prominent illustrator known for his distinct, painterly style that became a staple of the game during this era. Moeller aimed to capture the ethereal, protective nature of the creature within the high-fantasy context of the Invasion storyline. Upon its release, it was regarded as a functional piece of the set's limited environment rather than a competitive staple, representing the intricate lore-heavy design philosophy favored by Wizards of the Coast at the turn of the millennium.
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