Genju of the Cedars

Description

The Genju of the Cedars, designated as card number 13 in the GVL set, is a distinctive Uncommon Aura from the 2014 Duel Decks Anthology: Garruk vs. Liliana expansion. Released under the Magic: The Gathering banner, this card represents a pivotal piece of the game’s enchantment subgenre, designed by artist Arnie Swekel. Collectors often seek this print to complete their base set collections or to utilize its unique mechanics in various deck archetypes. As an Enchantment — Aura with a mana cost of {G}, Genju of the Cedars offers a versatile gameplay experience. It attaches to a Forest, allowing players to tap it and pay {2} to transform the land into a 4/4 green Spirit creature until the end of the turn, while still remaining a land. This dual nature provides strategic flexibility, enabling rapid mana acceleration or temporary board presence without sacrificing future land drops. Furthermore, its graveyard recursion ability allows you to return it to your hand when the enchanted Forest is destroyed, ensuring its longevity in prolonged games. For investors and hobbyists alike, the GVL-13 print holds value within the Magic: The Gathering community. Whether you are looking to enhance your library with a reliable green mana source or complete a comprehensive collection of the Garruk vs. Liliana duel, this card stands out for its efficiency and strategic depth.