Scalebane's Elite
Visions 135 • uncommon
- Set
- Visions
- Collector number
- 135
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · White
- Artist
- Steve Luke
- Market price
- $0.16
What it does
Protection from black
"With Rashida's blades, my guiding vision and the luck of the blessed, today we will free Mangara!"— Asmira, Holy Avenger
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Scalebane's Elite was released in 1997 as part of the Visions expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set was notable for being the first to be designed as a standalone expansion rather than a direct follow-up to a primary core set, which allowed the design team to experiment with mechanics that integrated more seamlessly with the then-current Mirage block. The set aimed to evoke a sense of high-fantasy adventure and was influenced by the aesthetic sensibilities of the mid-1990s trading card market.
The artwork for the card was provided by veteran illustrator Quinton Hoover, whose distinct, painterly style became a hallmark of early Magic sets. Hoover focused on capturing a sense of regal stature and armored defense, aligning with the card's function as a defensive creature. While the card is often remembered for its specific utility within its era, it serves as a representative example of Hoover's contribution to the visual identity of the game during its formative years.
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