Magic: The Gathering

Samite Alchemist

Homelands 13a • common

Set: Homelands
Collector number: 13a
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 3 generic mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: Tom Wänerstrand
Market price: $0.11

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What it's worth

$0.11market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.11 – $0.13 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a creature card from this early set, the Samite Alchemist represents the foundational era of the game’s design. Collectors prize these common cards for the unique visual aesthetic provided by the artist, which captures the distinct style of this specific collection.

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What it does

white mana white mana, tap: Prevent the next 4 damage that would be dealt this turn to target creature you control. Tap that creature. It doesn't untap during your next untap step.

"Powders and potions are nothing compared to faith."— Baris, Serra Inquisitor

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Samite Alchemist was released in 1995 as part of the Homelands expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set was designed to explore the lore of the plane of Ulgrotha, drawing heavily on gothic horror aesthetics and folk mythology. As a common card within this set, it was intended to bolster the white mana color identity, which at the time focused on defensive capabilities and creature protection.

The card features artwork by Tom Wänerstrand, whose illustrations were a staple of the game's early years. His depiction of the Alchemist emphasizes the set's somber, grounded artistic direction, favoring muted tones and a sense of magical alchemy that fits the low-fantasy atmosphere of the Homelands narrative. While the card is generally considered a niche piece of design in the context of competitive play, it remains a notable example of the artistic consistency found throughout the mid-nineties expansion cycles.

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Samite AlchemistHomelands · #13b · common · 1995$0.09

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