Magic: The Gathering

Silverback Ape

Eighth Edition S7 • uncommon

Set: Eighth Edition
Collector number: S7
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 3 generic mana green mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Ron Spears
Market price: $0.87

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$0.87market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.75 – $0.87 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Silverback Ape is an uncommon creature card that serves as a sturdy presence on the tabletop. Its placement within this specific set highlights the evolving nature of creature design, making it a reliable inclusion for those building out their collections.

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Card face

What it does

It does not wear a crown or sit on a throne of gold, but those who have witnessed its power hail it nonetheless.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Silverback Ape card was included in the Magic: The Gathering Eighth Edition core set, released in 2003. This set was a significant milestone for Wizards of the Coast as it marked the game's tenth anniversary, introducing a modern card frame design that improved legibility and aesthetic consistency. The set functioned as a bridge for new players while maintaining the core identity of the game, featuring reprints of classic cards that had become staples of the franchise over the previous decade.

The artwork for this card was commissioned from Ron Spears, an established illustrator known for his contributions to the fantasy and gaming genres. Spears aimed to capture the raw, imposing power of the primate, focusing on a dynamic pose that emphasized the creature's physical dominance within the Green color identity of the game. Upon its release, the card was received as a solid, functional uncommon creature, valued by players for its straightforward utility and the nostalgic connection it provided to earlier iterations of Magic: The Gathering.

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Other printings

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Silverback ApeStarter 1999 · #141 · uncommon · 1999$3.75

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