Sylvan Messenger
Apocalypse 87 • uncommon
- Set
- Apocalypse
- Collector number
- 87
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Heather Hudson
- Market price
- $0.31
What it does
Trample (This creature can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)
When this creature enters, reveal the top four cards of your library. Put all Elf cards revealed this way into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in any order.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Sylvan Messenger was released in 2001 as part of the Apocalypse set, the final expansion in the Invasion block for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed during a period of thematic transition, the set focused on the climactic conclusion of the Phyrexian invasion storyline, bringing together disparate factions that had previously been at odds. The card was designed to support tribal synergy within the Elf creature type, reflecting the set's emphasis on multicolored mechanics and cooperative play strategies.
The card features artwork by Heather Hudson, a prolific illustrator known for her contributions to the game during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Her approach to the design was grounded in the high-fantasy aesthetic of the era, focusing on naturalistic, ethereal imagery to define the character as a scout or forest guide. Upon its release, the card was received primarily as a functional uncommon piece intended for Limited formats, serving as a reliable utility card for players looking to maintain board presence through card advantage.
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