Selfless Spirit
The List EMN-40 • rare
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- EMN-40
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Seb McKinnon
- Market price
- $1.73
What it does
Flying
Sacrifice this creature: Creatures you control gain indestructible until end of turn.
"There is always more to give."
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
Selfless Spirit was originally released in the 2016 expansion Eldritch Moon, a set centered on the cosmic horror themes of the Innistrad plane. Mechanically designed to provide a protective effect for creatures on the battlefield, the card was intended to counter mass removal spells and board-clearing effects that were prevalent in competitive play during that era. Its presence in The List represents the ongoing practice of featuring iconic cards from throughout the game's history in modern booster packs.
The card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, who captured the ethereal and sacrificial nature of the spirit creature through a soft, radiant color palette. Voss aimed to evoke a sense of quiet grace rather than typical gothic terror, aligning with the spirit's supportive role in gameplay. Upon its release, the card received significant acclaim from players for its efficiency and versatility, becoming a staple in white-based aggressive and mid-range decks across multiple formats.
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