Mild-Mannered Librarian
Foundations 228 • uncommon
- Set
- Foundations
- Collector number
- 228
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Justyna Dura
- Market price
- $0.12
What it does
3 generic mana green mana: This creature becomes a Werewolf. Put two +1/+1 counters on it and you draw a card. Activate only once.
She had always believed in the transformative powers of great literature.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Mild-Mannered Librarian was released as part of the Magic: The Gathering Foundations set, which was designed as an entry point for new players while remaining integrated into the game's broader mechanical landscape. The card reflects the quintessential design philosophy of the set, focusing on accessible, thematic gameplay that leans into classic fantasy archetypes rather than complex or exclusionary mechanics.
The card's art and concept play upon the trope of the unassuming scholar who possesses hidden depth or magical capability, a common motif in fantasy world-building. By positioning the librarian as a functional utility piece within the game, the design team aimed to provide players with a creature that feels both flavorful and strategically relevant, receiving generally positive reception for its whimsical contribution to the set's overall identity.
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