Magic: The Gathering

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: $0.45

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Market

What it's worth

$0.45market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$0.37 – $0.45 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from this series, the Viridian Zealot serves as a reliable utility piece that allows players to destroy artifacts or enchantments by sacrificing itself. Its ability to act as a removal tool directly on the battlefield makes it a strategic asset for those looking to disrupt an opponent's key permanents.

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Card face

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."

Formats

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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Provenance

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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Other printings

Every version of this card

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About

About Viridian Zealot

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