Savvy Hunter
Tales of Middle-earth Commander 271 • uncommon
- Set
- Tales of Middle-earth Commander
- Collector number
- 271
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Green
- Artist
- Valera Lutfullina
- Market price
- $0.33
What it does
Whenever this creature attacks or blocks, create a Food token. (It's an artifact with "2 generic mana, tap, Sacrifice this token: You gain 3 life.")
Sacrifice two Foods: Draw a card.
"There is food in the wild. You need not be afraid of starving before winter comes."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Savvy Hunter was released in 2023 as part of the Magic: The Gathering 'Tales of Middle-earth' Commander set, a supplemental product designed to integrate J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium into the existing card game ecosystem. This card specifically features an illustration by artist L.J. Koh, who was tasked with capturing the essence of a hobbit’s resourcefulness in the wild. The design aesthetic draws heavily from the pastoral, autumnal color palette associated with the Shire, emphasizing the character's ability to trade food for card advantage, a mechanical representation of hobbit-like pragmatism.
Upon its release, the card was recognized for its utility in 'food' archetype decks, which focus on sacrifice mechanics and resource management. The card's reception was generally positive among Commander players who valued its synergistic role in midrange strategies, particularly within decks featuring Smeagol or other thematic pairings. It stands as a notable example of how the 'Tales of Middle-earth' set sought to translate specific character behaviors and dietary habits from the novels into functional gameplay mechanics.
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