Viridian Zealot
Commander Anthology 163 • rare
- Set
- Commander Anthology
- Collector number
- 163
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Market price
- $0.44
What it does
1 generic mana green mana, Sacrifice this creature: Destroy target artifact or enchantment.
"I will fight only the way nature intended—and nature intended us to win."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Viridian Zealot first appeared in the 2004 set Darksteel, serving as a tactical tool for green decks to destroy artifacts. The card was designed to embody the flavor of the Mirrodin plane, where the metallic landscape and its inhabitants were locked in a constant struggle for survival. Its ability to sacrifice itself for a targeted destruction effect reflects the zealotry of the card's namesake, who prioritizes the removal of mechanical threats over personal preservation.
The Commander Anthology version, featuring collector number 163, was released in 2017 as part of a curated collection designed to introduce newer players to established Commander archetypes. The artwork remains consistent with the original aesthetic, emphasizing the character's elven connection to the natural world in contrast to the artificial environment of Mirrodin. While the card is a functional reprint, its inclusion in the anthology served to increase accessibility for the popular multiplayer format.
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