Sylvan Ranger
Magic 2011 198 • common
- Set
- Magic 2011
- Collector number
- 198
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Christopher Moeller
- Market price
- $0.20
What it does
When this creature enters, you may search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.
"Not all paths are found on the forest floor."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Sylvan Ranger was originally introduced in the Magic 2011 core set, released by Wizards of the Coast in July 2010. The card was designed as a functional utility creature, intended to provide green decks with a reliable way to ensure land drops in the early stages of a game. By allowing a player to search their library for a basic land card, it served as a fundamental tool for color fixing and mana consistency within the Limited and Standard environments of the time.
The card features artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic illustrators in the history of Magic: The Gathering. His approach captured the classic fantasy aesthetic of a forest scout, emphasizing the ranger's connection to the natural world. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its efficiency and simplicity, becoming a staple utility card that exemplified the core mechanics of green mana ramp and deck thinning.
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