Sage of Ancient Lore // Werewolf of Ancient Hunger
Shadows over Innistrad Promos 225s • rare
- Set
- Shadows over Innistrad Promos
- Collector number
- 225s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Slawomir Maniak
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Sage of Ancient Lore's power and toughness are each equal to the number of cards in your hand.
When this creature enters, draw a card.
At the beginning of each upkeep, if no spells were cast last turn, transform this creature.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Released in 2016 as part of the Shadows over Innistrad expansion for Magic: The Gathering, this card features a unique double-faced mechanic central to the gothic horror theme of the set. The promo version, distinguished by its specific set numbering, was distributed through Wizards of the Coast organized play initiatives, such as Friday Night Magic or prerelease events, intended to reward players for community participation.
The art was created by Magali Villeneuve, a prominent illustrator in the fantasy gaming space known for her evocative character work. Her design for the Sage of Ancient Lore emphasizes the duality of the character, transitioning from a scholarly, mystical figure to a primal, predatory form. This transformation mechanic was highly anticipated by players at the time, as it updated earlier werewolf design concepts to better fit the complex meta-game of the Innistrad block.
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