Sacred Prey
Mercadian Masques 268 • common
- Set
- Mercadian Masques
- Collector number
- 268
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Rebecca Guay
- Market price
- $0.19
What it does
Whenever this creature becomes blocked, you gain 1 life.
To see one is a good omen to the Cho-Arrim.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Sacred Prey was released in 1999 as part of the Mercadian Masques expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Set on the plane of Mercadia, the card reflects the expansion's thematic focus on commerce, political intrigue, and the survivalist culture of the setting's mountainous regions. It was designed to function as a green common-rarity spell, emphasizing the game's long-standing mechanical tradition of protecting creatures from targeted removal effects.
The card’s artwork was illustrated by artist Jeff Miracola, known for his distinctively vibrant and expressive style during the late 1990s. Miracola was tasked with capturing the essence of the spell’s defensive nature, portraying a creature shielded by a mystical aura. Upon release, the card was received as a standard utility piece, appreciated by players for its efficiency in Limited formats where protecting key creatures from 'spells that target' was a necessary strategic consideration.
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