Sakura-Tribe Elder
Secret Lair Drop 2518 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 2518
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Elías Hernández
- Market price
- $3.96
What it does
Sacrifice this creature: Search your library for a basic land card, put that card onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.
Sometimes it seems the elders grow younger every year.
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 debuted in the Champions of Kamigawa set in 2004, serving as a staple utility creature for green decks that require efficient land ramp. The Secret Lair Drop version, specifically collector number 2518, was released as part of a specialized series that reimaged iconic Magic: The Gathering cards through unique, artist-driven aesthetic filters. This iteration was created to offer a high-concept, collectible variant for players who appreciate the evolution of card art within the game's long-standing history.
The artistic design of this variant leans into the mythological aesthetic of the Kamigawa plane, focusing on the character's role as a forest-dwelling spirit. By commissioning contemporary illustrators to revisit classic mechanics, Wizards of the Coast sought to bridge the gap between traditional gameplay utility and fine art. This particular printing was well-received by the collector community for its departure from standard card frame conventions, solidifying its place as a sought-after aesthetic upgrade for competitive and casual decks alike.
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