Skeleton Archer
Core Set 2021 123 • common
- Set
- Core Set 2021
- Collector number
- 123
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Randy Vargas
- Market price
- $0.16
What it does
When this creature enters, it deals 1 damage to any target.
"Soul, flesh, even eyes—none of these are strictly necessary for deadly precision."— Modriss of Zargoth Fen
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Skeleton Archer card was released as part of the Magic: The Gathering Core Set 2021, a set designed to provide a foundational experience for players while introducing iconic fantasy archetypes. Within the game's lore, skeleton units often represent the necromantic forces of various planes, serving as disposable yet functional infantry for black-aligned decks. This specific iteration focuses on the creature's utility through a triggered ability that rewards tactical timing during gameplay.
The card's visual identity was brought to life by artist Svetlin Velinov, who utilized a dark, atmospheric palette to emphasize the skeletal structure and archery focus of the creature. The design aims to capture the eerie, skeletal aesthetic synonymous with the game's undead factions, prioritizing clarity for mechanical readability while maintaining the high-fantasy artistic standards expected by the player base. Upon release, it was regarded as a solid utility card for Limited formats, appreciated for its ability to interact with the board state.
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