# 2022 Magic: The Gathering Alchemy: New Capenna #17

> The 2022 Alchemy: New Capenna release features Back-Alley Gardener, card number 17, a Mythic Rare Elf Druid creature with a three-color mana cost.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2022
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Alchemy: New Capenna
- **Card number**: #17
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Back-Alley Gardener (17) is a Mythic Rare creature from the 2022 Magic: The Gathering Alchemy: New Capenna set. Classified as an Elf Druid, this card enters the battlefield for {R}{G}{W} and features a power and toughness of 3/4. The card utilizes the Alliance keyword, which triggers once each turn when other creatures you control enter the battlefield, allowing you to seek a land card and put it onto the battlefield tapped. Designed by Francisco Miyara and marked with the set code YSNC, this release appeals to collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards who appreciate complex mechanical interactions. The Alchemy: New Capenna series offers a distinct digital-first approach to set design, making Back-Alley Gardener a notable piece for those building their Magic: The Gathering collection. Its three-color identity and powerful land-acceleration effect make it a standout inclusion for enthusiasts of the game's strategic depth.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Back-Alley Gardener?

Back-Alley Gardener has a mana cost of {R}{G}{W}, requiring one red, one green, and one white mana to cast. This three-color requirement makes it a versatile but costly addition to many decks.

### What abilities does the Back-Alley Gardener card have?

This card features the Alliance keyword. Whenever one or more other creatures you control enter the battlefield, you may seek a land card and put it onto the battlefield tapped. This ability triggers only once each turn.

### Who illustrated the Alchemy: New Capenna Back-Alley Gardener card?

The artwork for this Magic: The Gathering card was created by artist Francisco Miyara. The card is identified by the set code YSNC and was released in 2022 as part of the Alchemy: New Capenna series.

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