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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$0.69market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.27 – $0.69 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card represents a staple of the base set experience, serving as a foundational creature that players encounter frequently. Its straightforward ability to return to a hand offers a classic tactical choice, allowing for defensive utility and consistent presence on the board.

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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 card was released in 2003 as part of the Eighth Edition Core Set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was a significant milestone for Wizards of the Coast, marking the introduction of the modern card frame design, which aimed to improve readability and aesthetics for players. The set functioned as a curated collection of reprints designed to provide a stable foundation for the game's competitive environment at the time.

The artwork for this specific entry was created by the illustrator Ron Spencer. Known for his distinct, expressive, and often visceral style, Spencer was a frequent contributor to Magic: The Gathering throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. His depiction of the tiger focused on the creature's predatory intensity, aligning with the aggressive, creature-focused mechanics common to the game's green color identity. The card was well-received by players of that era for its straightforward utility as a defensive and offensive tool in limited formats.

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About Sabretooth Tiger

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