Shapers' Sanctuary
Ixalan Promos 206p • rare
- Set
- Ixalan Promos
- Collector number
- 206p
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Zezhou Chen
- Market price
- $4.00
What it does
Whenever a creature you control becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, you may draw a card.
Protection is woven into every vine and branch.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Shapers' Sanctuary was first released as a rare enchantment in the 2017 Magic: The Gathering expansion Ixalan, with this specific promo version released to support the set's competitive release events. The card draws heavily from the set's mesoamerican-inspired aesthetic, focusing on the Merfolk of the River Heralds faction. It was designed to provide a reactive, card-advantage engine for green-aligned creature decks, reflecting the defensive yet resourceful nature of the Merfolk living within the plane's hidden jungles.
The artwork for this piece was crafted by Magali Villeneuve, a renowned illustrator in the Magic: The Gathering community known for her expressive, painterly style. In depicting the Sanctuary, Villeneuve aimed to capture the lush, mystical environment of the Ixalan wilderness, using soft lighting and vibrant foliage to emphasize the theme of protection and restoration. The card was well-received by players for its efficient, low-cost utility in formats like Modern and Commander, cementing its status as a staple for green-based creature strategies.
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