Sacred Ground
Eighth Edition 39 • rare
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 39
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Gary Ruddell
- Market price
- $0.56
What it does
Whenever a spell or ability an opponent controls causes a land to be put into your graveyard from the battlefield, return that card to the battlefield.
The land will never betray those who gave their lives for it.
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
Sacred Ground was released in 2003 as part of the Eighth Edition core set for Magic: The Gathering. This set was a significant milestone for Wizards of the Coast, marking the transition to the modern card frame design that improved legibility and aesthetic consistency. The card itself functions as a defensive enchantment designed to protect a player’s land cards from being destroyed by opponent spells or abilities, fitting into a long tradition of white-aligned cards focused on preservation and stability.
The artwork was commissioned from Gary Ruddell, a frequent contributor to the game who is known for his ethereal and classical fantasy style. For this piece, Ruddell sought to convey a sense of divine protection and serenity, utilizing soft lighting and imagery that evokes a hallowed landscape. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche but effective tool in specific sideboarding strategies, valued by players for its focused utility rather than broad, aggressive power.
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