Sakura-Tribe Elder
Junior Super Series 12 • rare
- Set
- Junior Super Series
- Collector number
- 12
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Carl Critchlow
- Finish
- Foil
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 was originally introduced as a common card in the Champions of Kamigawa expansion for Magic: The Gathering in 2004, designed to provide green decks with efficient ramp and early-game utility. Its popularity within competitive play eventually led to this specific printing for the Junior Super Series, a competitive circuit designed to nurture young talent in the trading card game community. These versions were awarded as prizes for participants, transforming a staple utility card into a sought-after memento of the tournament experience.
The illustration by Carl Critchlow captures the essence of the tribal shaman, utilizing his signature style of layered, textured brushwork and earthy, muted tones that define the aesthetic of the Kamigawa plane. Critchlow intended to emphasize the elder's connection to the natural world, depicting a figure that feels grounded in both ancient tradition and the immediate tactical mechanics of the game. The card was widely praised by players for its balance of utility and flavor, remaining a perennial favorite that bridged the gap between casual play and professional strategy.
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