The Timberwatch Elf from Magic: The Gathering's 2017 Commander Anthology. This green Elf creature is a staple for commanders seeking to boost their army's strength.
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander Anthology
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Timberwatch Elf
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Dave Dorman
Card Stock
English
{2}{G}
Creature — Elf
1 / 2
G
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{T}: Target creature gets +X/+X until end of turn, where X is the number of Elves on the battlefield.
Even through the Mirari's voice, the elves still hear the call of their kinship.
FAQ
The Timberwatch Elf is from the Commander Anthology set, released in 2017. It carries the set code CMA and is card number 156 in that specific collection.
The Timberwatch Elf allows you to tap it to give a target creature +X/+X until the end of turn, where X is the number of Elves you control on the battlefield. This makes it a strong buff creature for Elf tribal decks.
The artwork for the Timberwatch Elf in the Commander Anthology set was created by Dave Dorman, known for his detailed fantasy illustrations.
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