Sylvan Advocate
Duel Decks: Elves vs. Inventors 23 • rare
- Set
- Duel Decks: Elves vs. Inventors
- Collector number
- 23
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Volkan Baǵa
- Market price
- $0.38
What it does
Vigilance
As long as you control six or more lands, this creature and land creatures you control get +2/+2.
"The land gives of itself. Its abundance provides, even in times of chaos."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Sylvan Advocate was originally released in the 2016 expansion Oath of the Gatewatch, designed to support the 'Landfall' mechanic and incentivize players to utilize utility lands. The artwork by Matthew Stewart captures the creature's duality as a protector of both the forest and the earth, fitting the thematic push for green-aligned decks that prioritize long-term board stability. It was widely praised by competitive players for its efficient mana cost and ability to scale in power as the game progressed into the later turns.
The inclusion of this specific card in the Duel Decks: Elves vs. Inventors set served as a strategic reprint, aiming to provide players with a versatile creature that could bridge the mechanical gaps between the two featured archetypes. By featuring the card in this preconstructed environment, Wizards of the Coast reinforced its identity as a staple utility piece that remains relevant across various formats due to its keyword abilities and its interaction with lands on the battlefield.
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