The Glen Elendra Archmage foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2022 30th Anniversary Play Promos series, card number 16.
Glen Elendra Archmage
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • 30th Anniversary Play Promos
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The Glen Elendra Archmage holds a distinct place in the Magic: The Gathering 30th Anniversary Play Promos released in 2022. As card number 16 in this set, this foil creature embodies the strategic depth of the Faerie Wizard archetype. Designed by Warren Mahy, the card features a mana cost of three generic mana and one blue mana, making it accessible during early gameplay stages. In terms of mechanics, this card offers versatile utility to its controller. It possesses the flying ability, allowing it to bypass ground-based blockers, while its activated ability enables players to counter a noncreature spell by sacrificing the Faerie Wizard. Additionally, the persist mechanic ensures that if this creature is removed from play, it may return to the battlefield under its owner's control with a -1/-1 counter, providing lasting value throughout the match. Collectors often seek out the 30th Anniversary Play Promos for their commemorative significance and unique foil treatments that distinguish them from standard expansions. The Glen Elendra Archmage remains a notable piece for enthusiasts of Magic: The Gathering trading card game history, appealing to those who appreciate both its artistic design and its functional role in gameplay.
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Glen Elendra Archmage
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Warren Mahy
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{U}
Creature — Faerie Wizard
2 / 2
U
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Flying {U}, Sacrifice this creature: Counter target noncreature spell. Persist (When this creature dies, if it had no -1/-1 counters on it, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control with a -1/-1 counter on it.)