Vines of Vastwood
Zendikar 193 • common
- Set
- Zendikar
- Collector number
- 193
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Christopher Moeller
- Market price
- $1.74
What it does
Kicker green mana (You may pay an additional green mana as you cast this spell.)
Target creature can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control this turn. If this spell was kicked, that creature gets +4/+4 until end of turn.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Vines of Vastwood was released in 2009 as part of the Zendikar expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed during a period when Wizards of the Coast was emphasizing land-focused mechanics and adventure-themed world-building, the card reflects the set's core identity of a dangerous, untamed wilderness. It serves as a classic utility spell, designed to provide both protection and a temporary power boost to creatures, leaning into the set's 'kicker' mechanic to reward players who saved their mana for a greater impact.
The artwork was created by Chippy, a veteran illustrator for the game known for his distinct, organic style. His visual approach for the card captures the aggressive, overgrown aesthetic of the Zendikar plane, depicting thorny, sentient-looking roots wrapping around the landscape. Upon its release, the card was well-received by the competitive community, quickly becoming a staple in various formats due to its versatility and efficiency as a defensive tool in green-based decks.
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