The 2006 Magic: The Gathering Junior Super Series release features this rare foil Sakura-Tribe Elder card, numbered 12 in the PSUS set. This green Snake Shaman offers a strategic sacrifice ability to search for basic lands.
Sakura-Tribe Elder
2006 • Magic: The Gathering • Junior Super Series
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The 2006 Magic: The Gathering Junior Super Series release features this rare foil Sakura-Tribe Elder card, numbered 12 in the PSUS set. This green Snake Shaman offers a strategic sacrifice ability to search for basic lands, making it a functional piece for deck builders and a distinct addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. Designed by Carl Critchlow, the card embodies the thematic elements of the Orochi culture, where fallen warriors are buried with saplings to become part of the forest. This foil treatment adds a premium visual appeal for collectors who appreciate the aesthetic variations within the Junior Super Series. The card's mana cost of {1}{G} and its 1/1 power and toughness make it a versatile creature in gameplay. Collectors often seek out this card to complete their Junior Super Series sets or to acquire unique foil variants. The combination of its strategic utility and collectible status makes the Sakura-Tribe Elder a notable entry in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Whether you are building a competitive deck or expanding your library, this card represents a key component of the 2006 release. The foil finish highlights the card's importance within the set, offering a shimmering contrast to the standard print runs. For investors and hobbyists alike, the Sakura-Tribe Elder serves as a tangible link to the rich lore and strategic depth of the Magic: The Gathering universe.
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Sakura-Tribe Elder
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Carl Critchlow
Card Stock
English
Foil
{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.
