Natural Affinity
Mercadian Masques 260 • rare
- Set
- Mercadian Masques
- Collector number
- 260
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Pete Venters
- Market price
- $5.50
What it does
All lands become 2/2 creatures until end of turn. They're still lands.
As long as the dryads are a part of the forest, the forest is a part of the army.
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
Natural Affinity was released in 1999 as part of the Mercadian Masques expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set introduced the plane of Mercadia, a mercantilist world defined by its complex political landscape and distinct aesthetic, drawing thematic inspiration from a blend of colonial-era trade and high-fantasy intrigue. This card reflects the set's mechanical emphasis on unconventional board states, allowing players to temporarily turn their lands into creatures to facilitate unexpected offensive maneuvers.
The card features artwork by artist Donato Giancola, a prominent illustrator known for his contributions to the fantasy and science fiction genres. In designing the piece, Giancola aimed to capture the visceral, primal transformation of the landscape itself into a living force, aligning with the card's function of bringing the environment to life. Upon release, the set was noted for its slower pace and unique resource-management mechanics, and Natural Affinity remains a niche, strategic curiosity within the wider context of the game's long-standing card library.
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