Magic: The Gathering

Zektar Shrine Expedition

Zendikar 155 • common

Set: Zendikar
Collector number: 155
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Red
Artist: Justin Sweet
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Lore

Why it matters

Zektar Shrine Expedition is a common enchantment from the original Zendikar set that rewards players for sacrificing lands by generating a powerful, temporary creature. Illustrated by Justin Sweet, this card is a classic example of the "Expedition" cycle that encouraged players to engage with the set's landfall mechanic through strategic resource management.

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What it does

Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, you may put a quest counter on this enchantment.

Remove three quest counters from this enchantment and sacrifice it: Create a 7/1 red Elemental creature token with trample and haste. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step.

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Zektar Shrine Expedition was released as part of the Zendikar set in 2009, a release defined by the introduction of the land-focused landfall mechanic. The design philosophy of the cycle of 'Expedition' enchantments was to reward players for aggressively playing lands, reflecting the adventurous and perilous nature of the Zendikar plane. As a common, it was intended to provide accessible synergy for limited formats and budget decks.

The card was illustrated by Justin Sweet, an artist known for his painterly, atmospheric approach to fantasy concepts. Sweet captured the essence of Zendikar’s ancient, crumbling architecture, using a muted color palette to suggest a sense of history and impending danger. The artwork was well-received for grounding the high-fantasy mechanics of the game in a tangible, weathered aesthetic that fit the world-building goals of the set.

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