Soul Warden
Secret Lair Drop 2435 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 2435
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Essual
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Whenever another creature enters, you gain 1 life.
Come, feel the warmth that encircles us all.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Soul Warden was originally released in the 1997 Exodus expansion for Magic: The Gathering, quickly becoming a staple in white decks due to its efficient, low-cost ability to gain life whenever a creature enters the battlefield. This specific iteration is part of a Secret Lair drop, a series of curated, limited-release sets that often feature unique, alternative artistic treatments designed to appeal to collectors and players who appreciate specialized aesthetics.
The artwork for this Secret Lair version was created by artist Essual, who brought a distinct, stylized vision to the classic creature. By moving away from the more traditional fantasy illustration style of the original 1997 card, this design leans into contemporary graphic sensibilities, prioritizing mood and thematic resonance over literal interpretation. The card was received as a stylish update to a foundational game piece, bridging the gap between historical gameplay utility and modern artistic expression.
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