Sakura-Tribe Elder
Commander Anthology 142 • common
- Set
- Commander Anthology
- Collector number
- 142
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Carl Critchlow
- Market price
- $0.75
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
Sakura-Tribe Elder was originally introduced in the 2004 Champions of Kamigawa expansion, a set deeply inspired by Japanese folklore and mythology. Designed as a foundational green creature, it serves a utilitarian role in Magic: The Gathering by allowing players to sacrifice the card to search their library for a basic land, effectively thinning the deck and accelerating mana production. Its mechanical efficiency made it a staple in various formats, leading to its inclusion in the 2017 Commander Anthology, which curated popular cards from the format's history for wider distribution.
The card features artwork by Carl Critchlow, a veteran illustrator known for his distinct, expressive style within the game. Critchlow’s portrayal of the Sakura-Tribe Elder emphasizes the creature's role as a humble, forest-dwelling spiritual guide. By capturing the character’s connection to the natural world of Kamigawa, the design remains a classic example of how traditional fantasy illustration supports the strategic utility of common-rarity cards, cementing its status as a widely recognized piece among players and collectors alike.
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