The Skyrider Elf foil from the 2015 Battle for Zendikar expansion, featuring the Converge mechanic and Flying ability on this Uncommon Magic: The Gathering card.
Skyrider Elf
2015 • Magic: The Gathering • Battle for Zendikar
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The Skyrider Elf foil card from the 2015 Battle for Zendikar expansion stands out as a distinct addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. Identified as card number 220, this Uncommon creature belongs to the Elf Warrior Ally creature type and features a striking foil finish that enhances its visual appeal for display. The card’s gameplay revolves around the Converge mechanic, allowing it to enter the battlefield with +1/+1 counters based on the number of colors of mana spent to cast it, while also possessing the Flying ability for evasion. Designed by artist Dan Murayama Scott, the card captures the essence of the Zendikar world through its thematic artwork and mechanical design. Collectors often seek this foil variant for its aesthetic quality and its role in the broader Battle for Zendikar set narrative. The combination of the green and blue mana colors provides strategic versatility in deck building, making it a functional piece as well as a collectible one. As part of the BFZ set code, this card represents a specific era in Magic’s history, appealing to both casual players and serious set builders who value the tangible quality of foil treatments in their archives.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Skyrider Elf
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Dan Murayama Scott
Card Stock
English
Foil
{X}{G}{U}
Creature — Elf Warrior Ally
0 / 0
G, U
Card Text
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Flying Converge — This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it for each color of mana spent to cast it.
"It may be unconventional, but I'll take any steady mount in a storm."