Magic: The Gathering

Sabretooth Tiger

Eighth Edition 217★ • common

Set: Eighth Edition
Collector number: 217★
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Monte Michael Moore
Finish: Foil

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card within this set, the Sabretooth Tiger serves as a foundational creature that provides essential stability to a collection. Its inclusion represents the core mechanical identity of the set, grounding the gameplay experience through its role as a fundamental piece of the game's broader ecosystem.

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Card face

What it does

First strike

To a sabretooth, all men are mice.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Sabretooth Tiger was released in 2003 as part of the Eighth Edition core set for Magic: The Gathering. This set marked a significant milestone for Wizards of the Coast, as it was the first time the game utilized a modern card frame design, which featured cleaner text boxes and a more contemporary aesthetic intended to improve readability and visual appeal for a new generation of players.

The artwork for this specific iteration was provided by Monte Michael Moore, a frequent contributor to the series during that era. Moore’s depiction focuses on the primal, predatory nature of the creature, employing dynamic shading to emphasize the tiger’s strength. Within the context of the game, the card serves as a straightforward aggressive creature, fitting the mechanical identity of green-aligned cards that prioritize physical combat and raw power.

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About

About Sabretooth Tiger

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