# 2003 Magic: The Gathering Legions #127

> Gempalm Strider is an Uncommon Elf creature from the 2003 Magic: The Gathering Legions set, identified by card number 127.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2003
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Legions
- **Card number**: #127
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Gempalm Strider, cataloged as card number 127 in the 2003 Magic: The Gathering Legions expansion, is a green Uncommon creature card designed by Tim Hildebrandt. As a two-mana 2/2 Elf, this card offers strategic flexibility through its Cycling ability, allowing players to exchange it for a new card while temporarily boosting other Elf creatures with +2/+2 power and toughness. Collectors often seek this piece for its role in the Legions block, which focused heavily on the Elf tribal theme during the early 2000s era of Magic: The Gathering. The card's design reflects the block's distinct aesthetic, making it a notable entry for enthusiasts tracking the evolution of tribal mechanics. Whether you are building a specific set or exploring the history of Elf decks, Gempalm Strider remains a key component of the Legions narrative. By focusing on the identity and mechanics of each card, we help collectors appreciate the depth and variety within expansions like Legions.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Gempalm Strider?

Gempalm Strider has a mana cost of one green mana and one generic mana, totaling two mana to cast. It is a green Elf creature card.

### What does the Cycling ability do on this card?

Cycling allows you to discard Gempalm Strider and pay {2}{G}{G} to draw a new card. When you cycle it, all Elf creatures you control get +2/+2 until the end of the turn.

### Who illustrated Gempalm Strider?

The card was illustrated by Tim Hildebrandt, whose artwork appears in the 2003 Legions expansion of Magic: The Gathering.

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