Vines of the Recluse
Oath of the Gatewatch 146 • common
- Set
- Oath of the Gatewatch
- Collector number
- 146
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Dan Murayama Scott
- Market price
- $0.14
What it does
Target creature gets +1/+2 and gains reach until end of turn. Untap it. (A creature with reach can block creatures with flying.)
"The most elegant solutions are found in nature. You just have to know where to look."
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
Vines of the Recluse was released in early 2016 as part of the Oath of the Gatewatch set for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed to support the set's focus on the Zendikar plane, specifically emphasizing the struggle between the local inhabitants and the encroaching Eldrazi threat. Mechanically, it serves as an instant-speed combat trick, designed to provide utility in Limited play environments where reach and defensive buffs are essential for navigating the complex combat math introduced by the Eldrazi keywords.
The artwork for the card was provided by illustrator Bastien L. Deharme, who utilized a dark, organic aesthetic to represent the natural, ensnaring magic of Zendikar. The design intent was to capture the feeling of the environment itself coming to life to protect the weak, reflecting the set's broader narrative arc regarding the alliance of Planeswalkers against a common cosmic enemy. Upon its release, it was well-received by players for its efficiency and clear thematic alignment with the green mana identity.
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