Sanctuary Cat
Dark Ascension 19 • common
- Set
- Dark Ascension
- Collector number
- 19
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- David Palumbo
- Market price
- $0.19
What it does
Cats prowl the corridors of Avacyn's churches in search of devils or signs of their mischief.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Sanctuary Cat was released in the 2012 Magic: The Gathering expansion set Dark Ascension. Designed as a common-rarity creature card, it was crafted to contribute to the gothic horror theme of the set, which focused on the struggle between humanity and the encroaching supernatural forces of Innistrad. The card features a humble, non-magical feline, serving as a bit of world-building flavor that grounds the more fantastical elements of the set in the everyday life of the plane's inhabitants.
The card was illustrated by the artist Howard Lyon, who sought to capture a quiet, intimate moment amidst the dark, chaotic tone of the expansion. Lyon's work on the piece is noted for its soft lighting and realistic portrayal, standing in contrast to the aggressive monsters prevalent in the surrounding cards. While it was not a standout in competitive play due to its simple mechanics, it earned a small following among collectors and fans who appreciate the aesthetic relief it provides within the grim aesthetic of the Dark Ascension block.
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