Thornbow Archer
Magic Origins 121 • common
- Set
- Magic Origins
- Collector number
- 121
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $0.10
What it does
Whenever this creature attacks, each opponent who doesn't control an Elf loses 1 life.
"I will not rest until the stench of eyeblights is eradicated from these woods."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Thornbow Archer was released in 2015 as part of the Magic Origins set, a thematic swan song for the core set format of Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed to support the 'elves' archetype within the set, specifically interacting with the mechanics of the black-green color identity. It occupies a space in Magic's history as a low-cost creature intended to provide incremental damage pressure against an opponent's life total in limited play environments.
The card features illustration by Johann Bodin, who opted for a high-fantasy aesthetic that emphasizes the character's elven features and weaponry. The design focuses on a passive ability that triggers whenever an elf enters the battlefield, reflecting the collaborative nature of elven tribal decks. Upon its release, it was regarded as a functional utility card, recognized by players for its efficiency in aggressive deck lists rather than for any significant impact on broader tournament formats.
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