Catalog entry for the Limited Edition Alpha Ironroot Treefolk (Card #203), a foundational green Treefolk creature from the 1993 Magic: The Gathering release.
Ironroot Treefolk
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Limited Edition Alpha
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Released in 1993 as part of the Limited Edition Alpha set, the Ironroot Treefolk is a foundational green creature card from the original Magic: The Gathering printing. Identified as card number 203 in the Limited Edition Alpha (LEA) catalog, this Common rarity card features the artwork and design language typical of the game's inaugural year. It serves as a key reference point for historians and collectors studying the evolution of the Treefolk creature type within the early years of the game. As a five-mana creature with a power and toughness of 3/5, Ironroot Treefolk represents the straightforward, high-impact design philosophy of the Limited Edition Alpha era. Collectors often seek this card to complete the base set or to understand the early mechanical balance of the game. The card's identity is firmly rooted in its status as one of the original 295 cards printed in the Limited Edition Alpha expansion, making it a significant piece of trading card game history. For investors and hobbyists alike, owning a copy of Ironroot Treefolk from the Limited Edition Alpha release offers a tangible connection to the genesis of Magic: The Gathering. The card's enduring presence in the collector community highlights its importance as a staple of the green color identity. Whether you are building a complete Limited Edition Alpha set or focusing on specific creature types, the Ironroot Treefolk remains an essential component of any serious collection. Its status as card 203 in the set ensures it is easily identifiable and highly sought after by those interested in the early days of the franchise.
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Ironroot Treefolk
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Jesper Myrfors
Card Stock
English
{4}{G}
Creature — Treefolk
3 / 5
G
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The mating habits of Treefolk, particularly the stalwart Ironroot Treefolk, are truly absurd. Molasses comes to mind. It's amazing the species can survive at all given such protracted periods of mate selection, conjugation, and gestation.




















