Thorn Elemental
Oversized 90's Promos 11 • rare
- Set
- Oversized 90's Promos
- Collector number
- 11
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- rk post
What it does
You may have this creature assign its combat damage as though it weren't blocked.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Thorn Elemental oversized promotional card was released in the late 1990s as part of a series of large-scale cards designed to showcase the vivid fantasy artwork of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. These items were not intended for standard gameplay, but rather functioned as display pieces for hobby shops and promotional events to generate excitement for new expansion sets. The oversized format allowed players to better appreciate the detailed creature designs that defined the game's aesthetic during this era.
The card features artwork by illustrator Donato Giancola, a prominent figure in fantasy and science fiction art. Giancola's design for Thorn Elemental captures the massive, imposing nature of the creature, utilizing a grounded, earthy color palette and a dynamic, forward-leaning composition. Upon its release, the card was well-received by collectors who valued the aesthetic evolution of the game and sought out these distinct promotional artifacts to round out their collections of expanded-format memorabilia.
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