Thornscape Apprentice
Invasion 215 • common
- Set
- Invasion
- Collector number
- 215
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Randy Gallegos
- Market price
- $0.16
What it does
red mana, tap: Target creature gains first strike until end of turn.
white mana, tap: Tap target creature.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Thornscape Apprentice was released in the 2000 Invasion expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As part of a cycle of 'Apprentice' creatures that utilized the set's signature multi-color themes, it was designed to reward players for investing in multiple colors of mana. The card emerged during a pivotal era for the game that emphasized complex mana bases and domain-focused mechanics, reflecting the set's narrative conflict between the forces of the coalition and the invading Phyrexians.
The card features artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic illustrators in the game's early history. His approach sought to blend the organic, thorny nature of the creature with a sense of magical utility, aligning with the green-aligned apprentice's role as a versatile utility unit. Upon release, the card was received as a functional staple for limited play, valued for its ability to generate varied effects depending on the mana spent, showcasing the design goal of creating flexible, tactical early-game threats.
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