Sakura-Tribe Elder
Secret Lair Drop 192 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 192
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Fiona Staples
- Market price
- $11.82
What it does
Sacrifice this creature: Search your library for a basic land card, put that card onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.
There were no tombstones in orochi territory. Slain warriors were buried with a tree sapling, so they would become a part of the forest after death.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Sakura-Tribe Elder card, originally appearing in the Champions of Kamigawa set in 2004, became a staple of green ramp strategies in Magic: The Gathering due to its efficient ability to search for land. This specific Secret Lair version, numbered 192, was released as part of a curated collection designed to celebrate the distinct aesthetics of Kamigawa. It features unique, stylized artwork that moves away from traditional fantasy tropes to embrace the specific folklore and neon-infused sensibilities of the plane's reimagined setting.
The artistic direction for this drop was intended to bridge the gap between the card's original mechanical utility and a more contemporary, vibrant visual identity. By commissioning artists to reinterpret classic staples, the Secret Lair series aimed to offer long-time players a premium, collectible alternative to the standard game pieces. Upon its release, this iteration was well-received by the player base for its departure from the utilitarian look of the original, serving as a celebrated example of how modern design updates can refresh historical game components.
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