Silverback Elder
Dominaria United Promos 177p • mythic
- Set
- Dominaria United Promos
- Collector number
- 177p
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Alexander Mokhov
- Market price
- $7.48
What it does
Whenever you cast a creature spell, choose one —
• Destroy target artifact or enchantment.
• Look at the top five cards of your library. You may put a land card from among them onto the battlefield tapped. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.
• You gain 4 life.
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
Silverback Elder was released as part of the Dominaria United set in 2022, serving as a powerful green creature card that highlights the return to the series' iconic home plane. This specific iteration, collector number 177p, is a promotional variant distributed through Wizards of the Coast organized play programs. These cards were designed to reward players for participation in local game store events, featuring distinct art treatments that celebrate the game's mechanics while offering a collectible incentive for long-term hobbyists.
The artwork was executed by Alexander Mokhov, who leaned into the imposing, primal aesthetic of the creature. Mokhov sought to emphasize the elder gorilla's connection to the natural order of Dominaria, utilizing earthy tones and dynamic lighting to convey its status as a mythic rarity. Upon release, the card was well-received by the community for its versatile abilities in the Commander and Standard formats, where it quickly became a staple for decks focusing on permanent-based synergy and board control.
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