Magic: The Gathering

Sakura-Tribe Elder

Commander 2019 177 • common

Set: Commander 2019
Collector number: 177
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Ted Galaday
Market price: $0.50

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Market

What it's worth

$0.50market price via TCGplayer · Oct 8, 2026$0.29 – $0.86 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card acts as a reliable tool for players looking to accelerate their resource development by searching their deck for lands. As a common card, it represents a foundational piece of strategy that offers consistent value on the table for those who enjoy building their board state incrementally.

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Card face

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.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Sakura-Tribe Elder first appeared in the Champions of Kamigawa set in 2004, designed to bridge the gap between early-game utility and mid-game resource management. The card reflects the set's heavy inspiration from Japanese folklore and the 'Spirit' creature type, positioning the Elder as a foundational piece of green ramp strategy that allows players to trade a body for a land card early in the game.

The 2019 Commander release featured this specific iteration, utilizing the original artwork by Darrell Riche. Riche's depiction captures the mystical, nature-attuned aesthetic of the snake-folk of Kamigawa, emphasizing their role as spiritual conduits within the forest. The card remains a staple in the Magic: The Gathering format, widely respected by the community for its efficient design and tactical flexibility.

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About

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