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
- Market price
- $0.32
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 new players to Magic: The Gathering with simplified mechanics and streamlined gameplay. As a creature that facilitates mana ramp by searching the library for a Forest card, it became a staple in green decks for its ability to accelerate resource development early in a match. The card was reprinted in the Eighth Edition core set in 2003, marking the transition of the game to its modern card frame design.
The Eighth Edition printing features artwork by Donato Giancola, an acclaimed fantasy illustrator known for his realistic and atmospheric style. Giancola’s depiction of the Wood Elves emphasizes their role as forest guardians, blending classic high-fantasy aesthetics with a sense of natural movement. The artwork was well-received for its rich textures and commitment to the established visual identity of green-aligned creatures in the game, solidifying the card's place in the long-running core set series.
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