Sylvan Safekeeper
Commander 2014 217 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2014
- Collector number
- 217
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Magali Villeneuve
- Market price
- $7.91
What it does
Sacrifice a land: Target creature you control gains shroud until end of turn. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities.)
"He has been to the heart of the wood. Did you truly expect to wield power over him?"— Oakhide druid
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Sylvan Safekeeper was originally printed in the Judgement expansion in 2002 before being reprinted in the Commander 2014 set as card number 217. It was designed as a utility creature for green decks, offering a defensive mechanism that protects key permanents at the cost of sacrificing a land. This mechanic emphasizes the resource management aspect of the color green, turning late-game land draws into a tactical advantage.
The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Matt Cavotta. His portrayal of the woodland guardian reflects the mystical, protective nature of the forest, fitting within the broader aesthetic established for elves and tree-folk in the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. The card is highly regarded by players for its efficiency in protecting high-value targets in formats like Commander, where its repeatable effect can significantly alter the board state.
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