The Animal Sanctuary foil card from Magic: The Gathering Core Set 2021 is a Rare land featuring the unique ability to place +1/+1 counters on specific creature types.
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Core Set 2021
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Animal Sanctuary is a Rare land card identified by number 242 in the Magic: The Gathering Core Set 2021. This foil version was released in 2020 and features artwork by Alayna Danner. As a land with mana value zero, it provides a basic white mana source when tapped. Its secondary ability allows players to spend two mana and tap the card to place a +1/+1 counter on a target Bird, Cat, Dog, Goat, Ox, or Snake. This interaction makes it a functional piece for decks featuring these specific creature types. This card is numbered 242 in the Core Set 2021 checklist. The foil treatment adds a distinct texture and shine compared to the nonfoil base version. The set code M21 helps identify this print within the broader Magic catalog. The card’s rules text encourages strategic play by supporting a diverse range of small animal creatures. The flavor text "No owners allowed" adds context to the card’s theme without affecting gameplay. This product represents the specific catalog entry for the Animal Sanctuary foil card. It is a key component for players building decks that rely on creature synergies involving the listed animal types. The combination of its land function and its ability to buff creatures makes it a versatile choice in the game.
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Featured
Animal Sanctuary
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Alayna Danner
Card Stock
English
Foil
Land
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{T}: Add {C}. {2}, {T}: Put a +1/+1 counter on target Bird, Cat, Dog, Goat, Ox, or Snake.
"No owners allowed." —Sanctuary sign
FAQ
The Animal Sanctuary card has a mana value of 0. It is classified as a Land type in Magic: The Gathering.
You can place a +1/+1 counter on any target Bird, Cat, Dog, Goat, Ox, or Snake. These are the specific creature types allowed by the card's rules text.
Alayna Danner is the artist credited with creating the artwork for this card in the Core Set 2021 expansion.
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