Volrath's Gardens
Stronghold 124 • rare
- Set
- Stronghold
- Collector number
- 124
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Rob Alexander
- Market price
- $0.30
What it does
2 generic mana, Tap an untapped creature you control: You gain 2 life. Activate only as a sorcery.
"Watch yourself," warned Starke. "These plants aren't nice when they're hungry."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Volrath's Gardens was released in 1998 as part of the Stronghold expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card represents the twisted botanical sanctuary of the villainous evincar Volrath within the Rath plane, serving as a piece of environmental storytelling that deepens the dark, gothic aesthetic established during the Rath Cycle. It was designed as a green enchantment focused on life gain, reflecting the themes of growth and corruption that defined the expansion's lore.
The artwork for the card was created by artist Christopher Rush, a legendary figure in the game's early visual history. Rush utilized his signature style to depict the unsettling, vibrant flora of Volrath's domain, aiming to convey a sense of beautiful danger. Upon release, the card was received as a niche utility piece, often discussed for its unique, if situational, mechanics that contrasted with the more aggressive green cards of the era.
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