The Sheltered Valley is a rare land card from the 1996 Alliances expansion of Magic: The Gathering, identified by card number 142.
Sheltered Valley
1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Alliances
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Sheltered Valley, card number 142, serves as a rare land source within this set. Designed by artist Rob Alexander, this card features a unique mechanic that allows players to sacrifice other Sheltered Valley permanents to accelerate its entry onto the battlefield. Additionally, it provides life gain during the upkeep if the player controls three or fewer lands, offering strategic utility alongside its ability to produce colorless mana. For collectors, the Sheltered Valley represents a specific era of the trading card game where experimental rules and thematic consistency were key design pillars. The card's rarity designation makes it a notable addition for enthusiasts looking to complete the Alliances set or build themed collections around its unique abilities. As a non-basic land, it offers a different tactical experience compared to standard plains, mountains, or swamps, appealing to players who appreciate the depth of early Magic expansions. Whether for nostalgic reasons or strategic deck building, this card remains a significant piece of Magic: The Gathering history.
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Sheltered Valley
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Magic: The Gathering
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Rob Alexander
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English
Land
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If this land would enter, instead sacrifice each other permanent named Sheltered Valley you control, then put this land onto the battlefield. At the beginning of your upkeep, if you control three or fewer lands, you gain 1 life. {T}: Add {C}.