Silver Surfer, Galactus's Herald
Marvel Super Heroes Commander 293 • rare
- Set
- Marvel Super Heroes Commander
- Collector number
- 293
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Irvin Rodriguez
- Market price
- $3.62
What it does
Flying
When Silver Surfer enters, you may search your library for a card named Galactus, Devourer of Worlds, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.
Whenever Silver Surfer deals combat damage to a player, until the end of your next turn, target creature attacks that player each combat if able.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Silver Surfer card from the 1995 Marvel Super Heroes trading card set emerged during the height of the mid-nineties collectible card boom. Produced by Fleer, this set was designed to capitalize on the massive popularity of Marvel Comics characters by featuring high-gloss finishes and elaborate foil detailing. The Surfer was a centerpiece of the collection, reflecting the company’s push to create premium products that appealed to both dedicated readers and the burgeoning market of speculative collectors.
The card’s aesthetic follows the dramatic, high-contrast illustrative style prevalent in 1990s comic art, emphasizing the character's melancholic nobility as the Herald of Galactus. By focusing on his cosmic origins and his role within the larger Marvel mythology, the design team aimed to capture the epic scale of the character's narrative. Upon release, the set was well-received by fans for its technical print quality and remains a nostalgic staple for those who participated in the era's card-collecting culture.
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