Viridian Emissary
Commander 2015 208 • common
- Set
- Commander 2015
- Collector number
- 208
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Matt Stewart
- Market price
- $0.21
What it does
When this creature dies, you may search your library for a basic land card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Viridian Emissary was originally printed as a common in the 2011 Scars of Mirrodin expansion, created as a utility creature for the green color identity. It reflects the mechanical theme of the block, which focused heavily on the conflict between biological life and the corrupting influence of the Phyrexians on the plane of Mirrodin. The card's ability to search for a basic land upon dying was designed to offer players a reliable way to fix their mana base while interacting with sacrifice-based archetypes.
The version from Commander 2015, featuring collector number 208, was included as part of a preconstructed deck focused on green creature synergies. The artwork, illustrated by Igor Kieryluk, depicts the emissary as a resilient, armored elf standing amidst the metallic terrain of the plane. The design was praised by the community for its efficient mana-ramping utility and its role as an early-game blocker that provides long-term value, solidifying its place as a staple in various green-based deck lists.
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