# 2021 Magic: The Gathering Adventures in the Forgotten Realms #227

> The Minsc, Beloved Ranger foil mythic rare card (#227) from the 2021 Adventures in the Forgotten Realms set, featuring art by Howard Lyon.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2021
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms
- **Card number**: #227
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

This Magic: The Gathering card represents Minsc, Beloved Ranger, a legendary Human Ranger creature from the 2021 Adventures in the Forgotten Realms expansion. Printed as card number 227 with a mana value of three, this mythic rare card features a distinctive foil finish and artwork by Howard Lyon. The card’s mechanical identity revolves around summoning Boo, a legendary 1/1 red Hamster creature token with trample and haste upon entering the battlefield. Its secondary ability allows a player to boost a controlled creature’s base power and toughness to X/X while transforming it into a Giant, usable only as a sorcery. The combination of the character’s iconic status and the foil treatment makes it a notable addition to any themed collection. Understanding the card’s specific rules text and color identity is essential for players looking to integrate it into their decks or complete their Adventures in the Forgotten Realms set.

## FAQ

### What does the Minsc, Beloved Ranger card do in gameplay?

When this legendary creature enters the battlefield, it creates a 1/1 red Hamster token named Boo with trample and haste. Its activated ability lets you give a controlled creature base power and toughness of X/X and make it a Giant until end of turn.

### Who illustrated the Minsc card in Adventures in the Forgotten Realms?

The card features artwork by Howard Lyon, who depicted the beloved ranger character in this 2021 Magic: The Gathering expansion.

### Is this card a foil or non-foil version?

The product listed is the foil variant of Minsc, Beloved Ranger, distinguished by its reflective finish compared to the standard non-foil printing.

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