Wirewood Herald
Onslaught 302 • common
- Set
- Onslaught
- Collector number
- 302
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Alex Horley-Orlandelli
- Market price
- $0.29
What it does
When this creature dies, you may search your library for an Elf card, reveal that card, put it into your hand, then shuffle.
The goblins laughed as the elf ran away, until more came back.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Wirewood Herald was released in 2002 as part of the Onslaught expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set in the lush, canopy-dominated plane of Otaria, the card reflects the set's central focus on creature-type synergy, specifically highlighting the importance of the Elf tribe during this era of gameplay. Its function as a tutor—a card that allows a player to search their library for a specific creature—was designed to provide tactical consistency for green-aligned decks.
The card features artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic illustrators in the early history of the game. Rush utilized his distinct, vibrant style to depict the herald within the dense, arboreal setting of the Wirewood forest. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its efficient mana cost and its ability to act as a reliable engine for retrieving key tribal assets, remaining a staple in Elf-themed decks for many years.
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