Sylvan Advocate
Oath of the Gatewatch 144 • rare
- Set
- Oath of the Gatewatch
- Collector number
- 144
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Volkan Baǵa
- Market price
- $0.29
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 introduced in the 2016 Magic: The Gathering expansion Oath of the Gatewatch, designed as part of the set's focus on the battle for the plane of Zendikar against the Eldrazi titans. The card was crafted to bolster green-aligned aggressive decks by providing a sturdy early-game creature that gained significant power and toughness once the player reached six lands, reflecting the theme of nature rising to defend the world.
The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Lucas Graciano, who utilized a lush, verdant aesthetic to depict the advocate as a noble, forest-dwelling guardian. Upon its release, the card was widely praised in competitive circles for its efficiency and versatility, quickly becoming a staple in standard format decks due to its ability to remain relevant during both early and late-game stages of play.
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