Wood Elves
Portal 195 • rare
- Set
- Portal
- Collector number
- 195
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Rebecca Guay
- Market price
- $30.73
What it does
When this creature enters, search your library for a Forest card, put that card onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Released in 1997 as part of the Portal set, this card was designed as an introductory tool for Magic: The Gathering. The set sought to simplify the game mechanics for newer players by removing complex interaction phases and limiting the use of instant-speed spells. The Wood Elves card, categorized as a rare creature, represents the game's core green mana ramp strategy, allowing players to search their library for a forest card to put onto the battlefield.
The artwork was created by Rebecca Guay, whose distinctive, ethereal watercolor style became highly sought after by collectors. Guay's illustration for Wood Elves departs from the more aggressive fantasy aesthetics of the era, opting for a soft, atmospheric depiction of the creature. While the Portal set itself was met with mixed reviews from veteran competitive players due to its simplified ruleset, the artwork by Guay is widely regarded as a highlight of the release, contributing to the card's enduring popularity among art enthusiasts.
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