Sakura-Tribe Elder

Description

The 2019 Magic: The Gathering Commander set, designated as C19, includes the creature card Sakura-Tribe Elder at number 177. This card depicts a Snake Shaman with a mana cost of one green mana and one generic mana, resulting in a mana value of two. As a one-power one-toughness creature, it belongs to the green color identity and serves as a functional piece for deck construction. The primary utility of Sakura-Tribe Elder lies in its activated ability. By sacrificing this creature, a player can search their library for a basic land card and put that land onto the battlefield in a tapped state before shuffling the library. This effect provides consistent resource acceleration, making it a staple in many green-based strategies. The card was illustrated by Ted Galaday, whose artwork accompanies the creature's rules text. Collectors seeking to build a comprehensive library of Magic: The Gathering products will find this card an essential component of the Commander release. The set is designed to support the Commander format, a popular casual multiplayer format, and includes various cards that facilitate unique gameplay experiences. Sakura-Tribe Elder represents the thematic depth of the game, combining mechanical utility with the rich lore of the Magic universe. The enduring popularity of the Commander format ensures that cards like Sakura-Tribe Elder remain relevant and sought after by the community.