Wood Elves
Starter 1999 153 • uncommon
- Set
- Starter 1999
- Collector number
- 153
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Rebecca Guay
- Market price
- $4.04
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
The Wood Elves card was released as part of the Starter 1999 set for Magic: The Gathering, a product designed to serve as an entry point for new players during a period of significant growth for the game. This set introduced simplified mechanics and streamlined card designs, reflecting Wizards of the Coast's effort to make the complex rules of the late 90s more accessible to a broader audience while maintaining the thematic depth of the game's fantasy setting.
The artwork was provided by Rebecca Guay, whose distinctive, painterly style became a hallmark of the era. Guay opted for a soft, ethereal aesthetic that moved away from the more aggressive fantasy illustrations prevalent in early Magic sets. The design was received warmly by the player base, establishing the Wood Elves as a visually iconic creature card that prioritized atmosphere and grace over the gritty, martial depictions common at the time.
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