Wood Elves
Eighth Edition 289★ • common
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 289★
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Christopher Moeller
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
When this creature enters, search your library for a Forest card, put that card onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
Every branch a crossroads, every vine a swift steed.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Wood Elves was originally printed in the Portal set in 1997, designed to introduce players to the Magic: The Gathering mechanics with simplified rules. The card became a staple of the green color identity, providing a repeatable way to search for Forest lands and accelerate mana production. Its inclusion in the Eighth Edition core set in 2003 marked a significant moment for the game, as this was the first base set to transition to the modern card frame design, featuring a more readable layout and a refined aesthetic.
The artwork for the Eighth Edition printing was created by artist Daren Bader, who has contributed extensively to the visual language of the game. Bader’s illustration sought to capture the ethereal, woodland nature of the creatures, emphasizing their role as stewards of the forest. The Eighth Edition release was received as a milestone for its modernization of the game's visual identity, solidifying the card's status as a functional classic that remains a reliable choice for players building green-based decks.
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