The Forgotten Ancient is a rare Elemental creature from the 2017 Archenemy: Nicol Bolas expansion, featuring unique counter-based gameplay mechanics.
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Archenemy: Nicol Bolas
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The Forgotten Ancient is a rare Elemental creature card from the 2017 Magic: The Gathering Archenemy: Nicol Bolas set, identified as card number 65. Designed for the Archenemy format, this green mana card challenges players to utilize a unique counter-based strategy rather than traditional combat power. With a mana value of four, the card serves as a versatile engine for accumulating resources during the game. The card’s mechanics revolve around +1/+1 counters. Whenever any player casts a spell, the controller may choose to place a counter on the Forgotten Ancient. This design encourages interaction with the broader game state, rewarding players who engage in spell-heavy strategies. At the beginning of the controller’s upkeep, the card allows the movement of any number of these counters to other creatures. This flexibility enables the Forgotten Ancient to act as a hub for enhancing allies, making it a strategic asset in various deck archetypes. Art by Mark Tedin, the card embodies the thematic essence of growth and vitality associated with its Elemental subtype. The flavor text, "Its blood is life. Its body is growth," reinforces the card’s role as a source of sustenance and enhancement for the board. The card’s ability to adapt to different board states makes it a valuable addition for players looking to experiment with counter-themed strategies. Whether for collection or play, the Forgotten Ancient represents a key component of the Archenemy: Nicol Bolas experience, offering a blend of strategic depth and thematic consistency.
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Forgotten Ancient
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Magic: The Gathering
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Mark Tedin
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English
{3}{G}
Creature — Elemental
0 / 3
G
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Whenever a player casts a spell, you may put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. At the beginning of your upkeep, you may move any number of +1/+1 counters from this creature onto other creatures.
Its blood is life. Its body is growth.
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The Forgotten Ancient has a mana cost of {3}{G}, requiring three generic mana and one green mana to cast. This results in a total mana value of four, placing it in the mid-range for creature spells.
The card has two triggered abilities. First, whenever a player casts a spell, you may put a +1/+1 counter on it. Second, at the beginning of your upkeep, you may move any number of those counters from the Forgotten Ancient onto other creatures you control.
The card appears in the Archenemy: Nicol Bolas expansion, released in 2017. It is card number 65 in the set and is printed with a rare rarity symbol, designed specifically for the Archenemy game format.
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