The Sakura-Tribe Elder card from Magic: The Gathering's 2019 Commander release. Card number 177 in the C19 set, featuring the Snake Shaman creature type.
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander 2019
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Sakura-Tribe Elder is a two-mana green creature card from the Commander 2019 set, identified by card number 177. Classified as a Common rarity within the C19 print run, this Magic: The Gathering card depicts a Snake Shaman that costs {1}{G} to cast. The card features artwork by Ted Galaday and serves as a functional component for players constructing their decks. The card’s primary utility comes from its activated ability, which allows the controller to sacrifice the creature to search their library for a basic land card, put that land onto the battlefield tapped, and then shuffle their library. This effect provides a reliable method for ramping into higher mana costs or fixing mana bases during gameplay. The flavor text accompanying the card notes that in orochi territory, slain warriors were buried with tree saplings to become part of the forest, reflecting the card's thematic connection to nature and renewal. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering, the Commander 2019 release is a distinct entry in the franchise's history. The Sakura-Tribe Elder card stands as a recognizable piece of this set, appealing to those who appreciate the strategic depth of the format. The card's straightforward mechanics and iconic art make it a familiar face in many collections. Collectors can explore various options to complete their sets or add to their personal archives. The enduring popularity of the Commander format ensures that cards like the Sakura-Tribe Elder remain relevant and sought after by enthusiasts of the game.
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Sakura-Tribe Elder
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Ted Galaday
Card Stock
English
{1}{G}
Creature — Snake Shaman
1 / 1
G
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Sacrifice this creature: Search your library for a basic land card, put that card onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.
There were no tombstones in orochi territory. Slain warriors were buried with a tree sapling, so they would become a part of the forest after death.
FAQ
The Sakura-Tribe Elder has a mana cost of {1}{G} and a mana value of 2. It is a green creature card that requires one generic mana and one green mana to cast.
This card allows you to sacrifice it to search your library for a basic land card, put that land onto the battlefield tapped, and then shuffle your library. This ability is often used to accelerate mana development.
The artwork for the Sakura-Tribe Elder card in the Commander 2019 set was created by Ted Galaday.
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